Preferences in Learning Styles among Undergraduate Students of Various Disciplines of Education from Selected Indian Universities
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
Students have different learning styles which can affect the way they learn. In the present scenario, it is vital even for the students to know their own learning style so that they can cope up easily with the learning processes in a comfort zone. Educators have a greater encumbrance to understand the heterogeneity of their students and potentially improve in a variety of ways to accommodate all learners' preferences. The aim of our study was to analyze preferred learning styles among undergraduate students of various disciplines of education. This cross sectional study was conducted in selected Indian universities. Final year students of various disciplines of education who were willing to participate in the study were selected. The demographic details were collected after obtaining their consent for participation. VARK questionnaire was administered to the students in the form of hard copies to analyze their preferred learning styles. Overall, the results revealed that students showed highest preference in kinesthetic learning. Engineering student’s least preferred visual learning in comparison to students of other disciplines. Medical students were less interested in aural and read/write learning than others. Kinesthetic learning is preferred more by medical and dental students than engineering students. All findings were statistically significant at p-value<0.05. Therefore, this study will help in revamping the teaching approaches to suit the students’ preferences so that they feel comfortable in enhancing their learning performance.
Authors and Affiliations
Sherly Deborah . G, TheingiMaung Maung, Harini Narayanam, Usha Kumari
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