Investigation of Learning Styles of Technical University Students
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| Title: | Investigation of Learning Styles of Technical University Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Alina Pricopie-Filip (ORCID |
| Source: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 2024. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. 944 Maysey Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227. Tel: 515-294-1075; Fax: 515-294-1003; email: istesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.istes.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Cognitive Style, Student Attitudes, Technology Education, Visual Learning, Teaching Methods, Dropouts, Educational Strategies, Academic Persistence, Auditory Perception, Sensory Experience, Kinesthetic Methods, Preferences, Specialization, Universities, College Students, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Romania |
| Abstract: | School dropout is a topical theme in the educational field in the last decade. In the technical field especially, school dropouts currently have alarming rates. To reduce school dropout technical educational institutions, tried to apply some practical solutions like moving mathematics to the 2nd year of study, year tutors to assist/support participation in courses, remedial courses for retaking the subject from high school, etc. All these measures, act only on that aspects that are not directly related to the learning process. The recent technological progress, the students' unlimited access to the internet and information should somehow conduct teachers to adapt their teaching style to at least these aspects. But there is the possibility to directly related the learning teaching process with the student learning styles. The following learning styles can be identified: visual, auditory, touch and kinesthetic. To highlight the individual learning styles the Ricki Linksman's Learning Style Preference Questionnaire was applied to a number of 120 students in different technical domains. The results demonstrated the fact that polytechnic students have a predominantly visual learning style. Based on these results, the research will continue over the coming years with practical measures adapting the teaching style to this type of learning. The extensive research will prove that the student groups where the teaching styles were adapted to their learning styles will have an improved pass rate. [For the complete proceedings, see ED672802.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED673205 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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