Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of learning styles in developing learning in a higher education context.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper employs a case study of a year one introductory module for first-year university students in a post-1992 university.
Findings
It is suggested that learning styles in association with concepts of engagement and identity may be usefully and successfully employed in supporting, guiding and developing student learning. The importance of contextual factors is a factor that will influence learning strategies.
Originality/value
The paper is critical of other uses of learning styles and makes suggestions to develop and broaden the role of learning styles.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of learning styles in developing learning in a higher education context.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper employs a case study of a year one introductory module for first-year university students in a post-1992 university.
Findings
It is suggested that learning styles in association with concepts of engagement and identity may be usefully and successfully employed in supporting, guiding and developing student learning. The importance of contextual factors is a factor that will influence learning strategies.
Originality/value
The paper is critical of other uses of learning styles and makes suggestions to develop and broaden the role of learning styles.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 422-431 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Education and Training |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Case studies
- Higher education
- Learning styles
- Students
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)