VARK-Based Blended Learning Support System: An Introduction

Abstract

Academicians faced with the challenge on how to foster an affective learning climate due to the students different background and learning styles. In relation to this, research has pointed out that a positive affective learning climate can be increased with the Blended Learning Strategy facilitated with VARK Learning Style Model. Therefore, in this study the objective is to prepare and develop students learning materials in blended learning environment. In order to achieve the objective, three sub-objectives is developed which are (i) develop a web-based system to evaluate students learning style based on VARK learning style, (ii) to develop online learning materials for selected subjects based on VARK learning style, and (iii) to develop a web-based system which integrate the recognised VARK learning styles and materials available. Two phases are identified for the research methodology; Phase 1) system development and subject material preparation. Phase 2) System testing and implementation/samples. The expected outcome for this project is a full functioned support system to assist the students in their learning process based on VARK learning style which is known as V-BLeSS and may be utilized for MOOC in the future.