Kolb’s Learning Styles of Learners

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10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_38How to use a DOI?

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College students; Demographic factors; Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College; Learning styles; Philippines

Abstract

This study is compounded by the dearth of existing research in highlighting how demographic factors influence college students’ learning styles to develop tailored instructional strategies, enhance educational outcomes, and promote inclusivity in higher education. It investigates the learning styles of college students at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Cervantes Campus and their association with various demographic factors. The study, conducted using the Descriptive survey method, collected data through Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory. A total of 135 student respondents from diverse degree programs participated in the study. The study found significant relationships between learning styles and gender, age, mother’s highest educational attainment, monthly family income, and academic progress. Female students tended to favor the Activist learning style, and older students exhibited distinct learning style preferences. Mother’s educational background and family income levels significantly influenced learning style choices. In contrast, the type of degree pursued and the number of siblings did not substantially impact learning styles. Furthermore, academic progress was linked to learning styles, emphasizing the importance of tailored instructional approaches. Surprisingly, the availability of learning resources did not significantly affect learning style preferences. These findings underscore the need for educators and institutions to consider students’ diverse learning style preferences when designing instructional strategies. Future research can explore additional variables that influence learning styles and expand the study’s scope to more diverse student populations and educational contexts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Cathrine L. Tomas
AU  - Geremy G. Sanchez
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/11/29
TI  - Kolb’s Learning Styles of Learners
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 464
EP  - 474
SN  - 2667-128X
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-554-6_38
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