Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate Female Students in Public Colleges

The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess the learning styles and preferences of undergraduate students at female colleges. A sample of 252 female undergraduate students enrolled in B. Ed programs were selected as sample. An adapted questionnaire based on VARK theory was used comprising three factors (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) of learning styles. The instrument consisted of 24 items based on 5-point Likert scale. Chronbach’s alpha reliability statistic was 0.85. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS. The results revealed that visual learning style is a more prevalent learning style among female students. The results also revealed that there is no difference in students' learning styles and time spent on study. It is recommended that students have diverse learning preferences and styles. The teachers may design instructional activities and materials that accommodate various modalities such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning.