Learning Style Preferences of University and College Students

Berková, Kateřina; Borůvková, Jana; Kuncová, Martina; Krpálek, Pavel; Melas, David

doi:10.33225/pec/20.78.486

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“…There are very few studies in Lithuania dealing with these questions. On the other hand, students' preferences and positions in the learning process, their teaching and information processing methods are important trying to achieve quality in the study process (Berkova et al, 2020).…”

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Distance Lectures in University Studies: Advantages, Disadvantages, Improvement

Lamanauskas

Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė

2021

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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Distance learning is not a new subject in university study practice. It is clear that a significant number of universities practiced this way of learning before the pandemic. In the case of distance learning, the emphasis is always not so much on the means used for teaching and learning, as on the very fact of the physical separation of the lecturer and the student. There is a reasonable concern about the quality of studies, their efficiency, the quality of the qualifications acquired by future specialists, etc. The new context creates the need to analyse and assess the distance learning situation that arose during the pandemic.In January-February 2021, a qualitative study was conducted, in which 158 students from three Lithuanian universities participated. Most of the respondents were students of social and humanitarian study programmes. Qualitative data obtained on the basis of open-ended questions were analysed using the method of quantitative content analysis, i.e., semantic subcategories and categories according to four main variables were distinguished: advantages of distance lectures, disadvantages of distance lectures, and distance lecture improvement.It has been established that the main advantages are the convenience of studying and the flexibility of the study process. Meanwhile, the most obvious shortcomings are deterioration of physical and mental health and non-realisation of social needs, deterioration of the quality of academic activities. Improving the design of lectures and improving their planning and organisation are considered the key areas of improvement.

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Distance Lectures in University Studies: Advantages, Disadvantages, Improvement

Lamanauskas

Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė

2021

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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“…They show that the level of digital administration correlates to the knowledge management quality and that knowledge management is a decisive factor in the successful digital transformation in public administration [23,24]. At the same time, acceptance of learning style preferences of learners is an important component of knowledge management and the formation of competence profiles [31].…”

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Formation of Professional Competences and Soft Skills of Public Administration Employees for Sustainable Professional Development

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(1) Background: The current situation is bringing about changes manifested in the digitalisation of management processes, the aspects of knowledge management, and the transmission of global risks. Demands in the area of soft skills are increasing. Therefore, this study aims to identify the requirements for competences necessary for the effective performance of job positions in public administration in the Czech Republic, including the mapping of interest in further training. (2) Methods: The data were collected in 2020 via questionnaires from 245 employees in relevant positions. The data were analysed using the correlation analysis method for establishing relationships between variables applying the Pearson correlation coefficient. Gender differences and differences between rank-and-file and executive employees were subjected to the Mann–Whitney U-test. (3) Results: The more competence is required by the employer, the more frequently it is used by employees and the more favourably the workers assess themselves in this competence. At the same time, they have a greater need and are willing to train this particular competence. A significant trend has been identified in the case of executives. Soft skills are used most frequently and the employees would like to further train them. The least interest is shown in project management training. As to professional competences, digital systems are the most frequently used and required. (4) Conclusions: The research suggests trends in the development of modern technologies, digitalisation, and information systems that will contribute to effective work in public administration. Soft skill development in rank-and-file and executive employees will also be needed.

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“…(2007) reported that female adolescents revealed preference for variety in social context of their learning, including opportunities to work independently, in pairs, with peers, in larger group and with teachers, while male students primarily preferred to use tactile resources to learn new information. Berkova et al. (2020) and Zhan et al.…”

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“…A few recent studies have discussed the Z generation in the secondary educational context. Berkova et al (2020) explored learning preference of Czech university and college students and found that students prefer surface approach and deep problem-based learning styles. Motivation and intent drive the preferred learning style.…”

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Understanding the Z-generation learner for contemporary teaching in Nigerian universities

Nwajiuba¹,

Onyeneke²

2022

JARHE

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PurposeThis study investigated preferred learning and teaching styles of the Z-generation learners using Nigerian universities as a case.Design/methodology/approachThe visual, aural, read/write and kinesthetic (VARK) learning style model and the teaching method instrument were administered to 133 students' from private and public universities in Southeast Nigeria, and data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics and multivariate probit regression.FindingsThe students' preferred learning styles were auditory (90.2%), visual (83.5%), tactile (82.7%) and social interpersonal (73.7%). The findings indicate high preference for lecture with discussion among students while the least preferred teaching style was peer tutoring. Gender, programme of study, parents' marital status, students' socioeconomic and type of university showed different significant levels of interaction with learning style preference.Practical implicationsThe results suggest that contemporary university teachers teach concepts using audio–visual media tools and lecture method combined with discussions to enhance students’ learning experiences.Originality/valueDespite the numerous studies on learning and teaching styles preference among generations, the authors have not had until now any data examining the learning and teaching style preference of the Z-generation learner in the Nigerian context.

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Learning Style Preferences of University and College Students

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Distance Lectures in University Studies: Advantages, Disadvantages, Improvement

Distance Lectures in University Studies: Advantages, Disadvantages, Improvement

Formation of Professional Competences and Soft Skills of Public Administration Employees for Sustainable Professional Development

Understanding the Z-generation learner for contemporary teaching in Nigerian universities

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