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Title RELATIONSHIP OF LEARNING STYLES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Author(s) Bushra

Abstract The current study aimed to identify the relationship of learning styles and academic achievement of science students at Secondary School Level. The theoretical framework was based on the VAK model (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) developed by (Flaming, 2001). The academic achievement was evaluated based on the send-up exam score (grade 9th December results). The Barsch Learning Style Inventory (1996) was adapted for the assessment of science students’ learning styles. The sample of the present study consisted of 317 science students of Govt. High Secondary schools in Rawalpindi among them 163 were male students and 154 were female students. The result of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship of Visual Learning Style and academic achievement of science students. The result also showed that there is a significant relationship of Auditory Learning Style and academic achievement of science students. However, there is no significant relationship of Kinesthetic Learning Style and academic achievement of science students. The results also concluded that there is a significant difference in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles based on gender. Male science students preferred Kinesthetic Learning Style, and female students preferred Visual and Auditory Learning Styles. It was further concluded that science students prefer Visual Learning Style at Secondary School Level. The academic achievement of female science students was found to be significantly better compared to male students. The researcher recommended that science teachers may incorporate these learning styles (Visual, Auditory) in their curriculum activities so the science students are able to succeed in their exams.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Education

Language English

Publication Date 2021-11-22

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