Mapping Learning Aids and Introducing Learning Styles as a Moderator

How College Business Students Learn With Emphasis On Differences Between Majors

“…More recent definitions signify the direct impact that educators have on student understanding and acquiring of new knowledge through different forms of instruction. Kastner and Stangl (2011) propose that the educational conditions in which a student is most likely to learn is their preferred way of absorbing and retaining new information. Although it is evident that individuals have varying preferences regarding learning situations, effectiveness of the preferred educational environment must be measurable.…”

“…In a similar way, Canfield and Lafferty (1976) T.E. survey tests three main areas: How students collect information, their preferred working conditions (by themselves or with a group), and how they express themselves (verbally or written) (Blakemore et al,1984;Kastner & Stangl, 2011). The first area dealing with the student preference for gathering information is defined as VAK (Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic), with each of these dimensions broken down further into several subcategories which will be described in the methodology section (Babich et al, 1976).…”

“…Previous research indicates that significant increases in student achievement occur when instructional approaches complement students' learning styles (Dunn & Griggs, 2000;Giordano & Rochford, 2005;Kastner & Stangl, 2011;Zapalska & Dabb, 2002). However, without understanding our students' learning styles, it is impossible for professors to teach in a way that complements these learning styles.…”

“…However, without understanding our students' learning styles, it is impossible for professors to teach in a way that complements these learning styles. Consequently, a mismatch between learning style and teaching style may exist, leading to poor academic achievement, low motivation, and a failure to learn (Kastner & Stangl, 2011). The purpose of this study is to explore the learning styles of business students so that professors can better understand the instructional methods that are most beneficial for their students.…”

Influence of Learning Preference on Self-Efficacy and Performance in Mixed-Modality First-Year Engineering Design

“…Other studies have discovered relationships between learning styles and performance such as one involving game design and programming [6] which showed that visual learners (Vtype) have higher engagement. A study involving marketing students [7] showed that not only were a variety of sources required to appeal to the diverse learning preferences in the classroom, but that student performance differed with learning style.…”