SYNTHETIC

METHOD AND VAK

TEACHING

Presented By: Menchavez, Maria Theresa D.

Synthetic Method
The word synthesis simply means, - To place things together
or to join separate parts. It is the process of relating known
bits of data to a point where the unknown becomes true.

To synthesis is to combine the elements to

produce something new.
Synthetic Method
Actually it is reverse of analytic method . In this method we
proceed “from know to unknwon.” So in it we combine
together a number of facts, perform certain mathematical
operations and arrive at a solution.
That is we start with the known data and connect it
with the unknown part.

• It leads to hypothesis to conclusion

• it leads to known to unknown
• It leads to concentrate to abstract
Features of synthetic Method

- This methodology has the function of analyzing

and clarifying the different parts that make up
knowledge. That is, the principles, definitions,
notions and other resources must be well defined,
making their potential and possible consequences
clear.
Features of the synthetic Method

The synthetic method is built on the

basis of knowledge and a
methodology.
Elements of the synthetic
method
Synthesis
Synthesis is a process that takes place only in thought.
In this sense, it is a conscious process that is far from
arbitrariness.
It is in charge of gathering the most relevant elements
present in consciousness, in order to create complete,
real and concise units of knowledge.
•It is a process that goes from the
abstract to the concrete, since it
takes all the parts of knowledge, its
essential aspects and relationships,
subsequently deconstructs and
restructures them only by taking the
fundamental elements.
The concrete
When the synthesis takes various abstract
elements and structures them within a unit of
knowledge, it is said to pass into the concrete.
In this sense, the concrete is a theoretical
compression that tends to “compact” more
and more with the passage of time
The nature of the synthetic method will
always lead to theoretical thinking, where
more and more will be sought to clarify and
specify the information.

This method is a natural mental action that

human beings carry out as a theoretical
way of acting.
Methodology for applying the synthetic
method
• 1- Observation of the phenomenon and accumulation of knowledge.
• 2- Description. Once all the parts of knowledge have been accumulated, identify its
elements, resources, behaviors or components so that they are well clarified and do not give
rise to doubts.
• 3- Deconstruction. Critical examination and analysis of every detail of the collected
and defined parts of the knowledge. Observe possible links between them.
4- Construction. Rearrangement of
each of the parts to re-form a whole, this
time with clarified information.

5- Conclusion. Analysis of the

results obtained and subsequent explanation
of them to provide answers to the observed
phenomenon.
MERITS:
• It is short and precise method.
• It saves time and energy.
• It suits the needs of majority of the students.
• It can be applied to a majority of topics in
mathematics.
• Omits trial and error as in analysis method.
• Accuracy is developed by the method
DEMERITS:
• Teacher -centered method, students are passive
listeners.
• Students rely on rote memory. (There is a cope for
forgetting)
• No opportunity to develop the skills of thinking and
reasoning
• Students lack confidence to do other type of sums.
• There is no scope of discovery.
• The recall of each step cannot be possible for every
child
VAK TEACHING

“ The VAK model is the way in which each learner begins to

concentrate,
VAK TEACHING
1 INTRODUCTION
LEARNING STYLE
2
VISUAL LEARNERS
3
AUDITORY LEARNERS
4
KINAESTHETIC LEARNERS
5
CONCLUSION
6
Introduction:
What VAK model is?
• The visual-auditory-kinaesthetic (VAK) model is a
method created by fleming which help us to know
our dominant or preferred learning style.

• The model is based on our sense and the three

primary modalities use to represent information, with
the idea being that one will usually dominant.

• Children and everyday in general tend to

learn through 3 different kinds of learning
style.
LEARNING STYLES
VAK Means:
Visual Style ----- You see it
1

Auditory Style -- You hear it

2

Kinesthetic Style -- You do it

3
 Learnign Styles: Visual Learners

Visual learners tend to:

• Learn through seeing
• Think in pictures and need to create vivid mental images to
retain information.
• Enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos, and movies
• Have visual skills which are demonstrated in puzzle building,
reading, writing, understanding charts and graphs, sketching,
painting, fixing, designing practical objects.
What encourage visual learners?

• Use graphics to reinforce learning • Illustrate ideas as a picture before writing

then down

• Ask for written directions

• Colour code t organise notes and
possessions • Use flow charts and diagrams for note
taking
• Use colour to highlight important points
in text
• Visualise spelling of words or facts to be
• Take Notes
memorised
Learning Styles: Auditory learners
• Auditory learners tend to:

• Learn through listening

• Have highly developed auditory skills and are generally good at
speaking and presenting.
• Think in words rather than picture.
• Learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking
things through and listening to what others have to say

• Have auditory skills demonstrated in listening,

writing, explaining, using humor, remembering
information, arguing their point of view.
 What encourage auditory learner?

• Encourage auditory learners to:

• read aloud
• Recite information to learn

• Use tunes or ryhmes as mnemonic devices

• Read aloud and tape test questions or directions

• Use verbal analogies and storytellig to

demonstrate their point.
Learning styles: kinesthetic learners

• kinesthetics learners tend to:

• Learn through moving, doing and touching
• Express themselves through movement
• Have a good sense of balance and eye-hand coordination

• Find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become
distracted by their need for activity and exploration

• Have skills demonstrated in physical coordination, athletic ability,

hands on experimentation, using body language, acting, using their
hands to create or build, dancing
 What encourage kinesthetic Learners:

• Encourage kinesthetic learners to:

• Make models or role play to physically experience learning

• Skim through reading material before reading it in detail

• Annotate text and write questions while reading
• Translate information into diagrams or other visual study tools

• Recite a list of items by counting on fingers

• Memorize or drill while moving e.g.when walking
• Listen to music while studying
 “Develop your senses.....
realize that everything
connects to everything
else.”
• -Leonardo Davinci