CONCEPT
The Perceptual Modality Preference Survey (PMPS) is a product of the Multi-Modal Paired Associates Learning Tests (MMPALT). The MMPALT is a performance based test that measures recall of paired information in each of the following seven perceptual modalities: visual, print, aural, haptic, interactive, kinesthetic, and olfactory.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The PMPS was developed by C.E. Cherry in 1981 to compare the results of persons taking both the MMPALT II and the PMPS thereby comparing Institute for Learning Styles objective data (MMPALT II) and self-reported data (PMPS).
The PMPS was used to measure the pattern of each subject’s personal preferences among styles. The PMPS was revised in 1997 and publicized by the Institute for Learning Style Research (Harvey, 2002). It measures the seven elements of the perceptual modality of learning styles and provides the learner valuable information about their sensory processes. This survey will help you identify and rank your seven perceptual learning styles.
The Perceptual Modality Preference Survey (PMPS) is a product of the Multi-Modal Paired Associates Learning Tests (MMPALT). The MMPALT is a performance based test that measures recall of paired information in each of the following seven perceptual modalities: visual, print, aural, haptic, interactive, kinesthetic, and olfactory.
- Visual - refers to seeing visual depictions such as pictures and graphs.
- Print - refers to seeing printed or written words.
- Aural - refers to listening.
- Haptic - refers to the sense of touch or grasp.
- Interactive - refers to verbalization.
- Kinesthetic - refers to whole body movement.
- Olfactory - refers to the sense of smell and taste.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The PMPS was developed by C.E. Cherry in 1981 to compare the results of persons taking both the MMPALT II and the PMPS thereby comparing Institute for Learning Styles objective data (MMPALT II) and self-reported data (PMPS).
The PMPS was used to measure the pattern of each subject’s personal preferences among styles. The PMPS was revised in 1997 and publicized by the Institute for Learning Style Research (Harvey, 2002). It measures the seven elements of the perceptual modality of learning styles and provides the learner valuable information about their sensory processes. This survey will help you identify and rank your seven perceptual learning styles.
my results
PERSONAL REFLECTION
After taking the Perceptual Modality Preference Survey or PMPS and tallying the results, I have come to realize that my most preferred learning styles are Visual (30), Aural (19) and Interactive (11). These results do not surprise me at all because they correlate with the outcomes obtained from the other learning styles surveys I have taken. I am definitely visual because I learn by seeing and by watching demonstrations. What's more, I like visual stimuli such as pictures, graphs, PPTs and videos, which I willingly employ when teaching. I consider myself an aural learner as well because I learn well through lectures and tend to remember and repeat ideas that are verbally presented to me. Last but not least, I guess I am an interactive learner because I like talking, enjoy question & answer sessions, and learn best through verbalization.
After taking the Perceptual Modality Preference Survey or PMPS and tallying the results, I have come to realize that my most preferred learning styles are Visual (30), Aural (19) and Interactive (11). These results do not surprise me at all because they correlate with the outcomes obtained from the other learning styles surveys I have taken. I am definitely visual because I learn by seeing and by watching demonstrations. What's more, I like visual stimuli such as pictures, graphs, PPTs and videos, which I willingly employ when teaching. I consider myself an aural learner as well because I learn well through lectures and tend to remember and repeat ideas that are verbally presented to me. Last but not least, I guess I am an interactive learner because I like talking, enjoy question & answer sessions, and learn best through verbalization.