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Title: LEARNING STYLE PREFERENCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS, PAKISTAN: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Hafsah Gul Khattak, Hafsah Arshad, Abdul Moiz Khan, Manahil Abbas, Hamza Aliyan, Hamza Tahir
Journal: Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation
| Category | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 2024-10-01 | 2025-12-31 |
Publisher: Health And Research Insights (SMC-Private) Limited
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Language: English
DOI: 10.71000/ijhr68
Keywords: studentsAcademic PerformanceLearningPakistan.Undergraduate
Background: Each student possesses unique learning style preferences that vary based on their characteristics, cognitive levels, physical conditions, and readiness to acquire, process, and retain knowledge. Identifying and adapting to these preferences can enhance the selection of teaching methods and improve academic performance.
Objective: This study aims to assess the learning style preferences among undergraduate physiotherapy students in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2023 to July 2023 involving undergraduate students aged 18 to 28 years from both genders. Data were collected using the VARK Questionnaire (Version 8.01) developed by Fleming and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were utilized to analyze the data and examine the association of VARK learning styles between male and female students.
Results: Among the 476 participants, with a mean age of 23.71±0.36 years, 258 (54.2%) were female and 218 (45.8%) were male. A total of 298 (62.60%) students preferred a multimodal learning style, while 178 (37.40%) opted for unimodal learning styles. Bimodal learning was preferred by 155 (32.6%) students. The most preferred unimodal learning style was kinesthetic, chosen by 15.3% of students. A significant majority of female students (76.3%) showed a preference for multimodal learning styles compared to 56.45% of male students.
Conclusion: Multimodal learning styles are predominantly preferred by undergraduate physiotherapy students in Rawalpindi, with a notable preference among females for a combination of visual, auditory, reading, and kinesthetic modes.
To assess the learning style preferences among undergraduate physiotherapy students in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2023 to July 2023 involving undergraduate students aged 18 to 28 years. Data were collected using the VARK Questionnaire (Version 8.01) and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were utilized.
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The study found a significant inclination towards multimodal learning among physiotherapy students, with bimodal being the most popular category. Kinesthetic learning was the most favored unimodal style. A notable gender difference was observed, with females predominantly favoring multimodal strategies and males favoring unimodal. The findings suggest that integrating various teaching methods could enhance educational outcomes.
Out of 476 participants, 62.60% preferred a multimodal learning style, while 37.40% opted for unimodal styles. Bimodal learning was preferred by 32.6% of students. The most preferred unimodal style was kinesthetic (15.3%). Female students (76.3%) showed a stronger preference for multimodal learning styles compared to male students (56.45%), a statistically significant difference (p = 0.03).
Multimodal learning styles are predominantly preferred by undergraduate physiotherapy students in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a notable preference among females for a combination of visual, auditory, reading, and kinesthetic modes. Understanding and adapting to these diverse learning preferences is crucial for fostering a motivational and efficient educational environment.
1. Study Period: The study was conducted from February 2023 to July 2023. (Confirmed in Methods section).
2. Participant Gender Distribution: 258 (54.2%) participants were female and 218 (45.8%) were male. (Confirmed in Results section).
3. Multimodal Preference: 298 (62.60%) students preferred a multimodal learning style. (Confirmed in Results section).
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