TEACHERS’ AND LEARNERS’ AWARNESS AND TEACHERS’ CLASSROOM PRACTICE OF LEARNING STYLE DIFFERENCES IN ENGLISH CLASSROOMS

Abstract

Learning style is the way which learners characteristically prefer to learn. In spite of teachers’ and learners’ lack of awareness of different learning styles, mismatches often occur between the learning style of students teaching methods, content selection, and instructional aides usage of teachers. This results in less learning and misbehaving. This paper defines several dimensions of learning styles particularly relevant to second or foreign language classes. The research examines the teachers’ and learners’ awareness and classroom practice about the leaning style differences and suggests the important steps and modalities to address the educational needs of all students in language classes. Multiple data collection tools (questionnaire, observation, and interview) were used to obtain adequate information about teachers’ and learners’ awareness and classroom practice of learning style differences. The finding of the study shows that the majority of English language teachers and learners who took part in the study have no clear awareness about leaning style differences in English classrooms. It also shows they do not practice it properly in the classroom. Concerning the finding the researcher forwarded applicable recommendations for the concerned bodies.