Learning Styles and The Academic Performance of 1st Year Education Students: A Correlational Study

The primary objective of the study was to ascertain the correlation between learning styles and the academic achievement of first-year education students. This study employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a correlational research design to investigate the association between the two variables. The study employed a modified tool to assess learning styles and a verified questionnaire to measure academic success. The modified instrument comprised of a 30-item assessment, whereas the evaluation of academic ability was conducted by a 55-item multiple choice test, which was assessed by three English language instructors. The study revealed a notable correlation between learning styles and academic success. The outcome indicated that the academic achievement of the student was affected by their preferred method of learning.