Research Article | Open Access
Importance of Learning Styles: How does Students’ Awareness of Learning Styles affect their Proficiency in Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Sarvara T. Akobirova Komila K. Sayfiyeva
Pages: 802-807
Abstract
The concept of "learning styles" has been the topic of discussion in pedagogical
areas for many years. Many authors have done many research to find out whether
learning styles have an impact to the way students learn languages. It is claimed by
many researchers that some instructors may adjust their teaching approach to better
match the learning type of a particular student or group of students. On the other
hand, others have suggested that a misalignment of learning and teaching styles
stimulates and challenges students to grow academically. This study aims to
determine whether the awareness of learning styles has an influence on acquiring
languages or not. The questionnaires, interviews, in-class and out of class activities
were conducted to identify students’ learning styles. The results have shown that
after being aware of their own learning styles students can learn English better
without obstacles. Moreover, it was concluded that it is wise for teachers’ if they
change their way of teaching in accordance with their students’ learning preferences.
Further research is needed to identify other factors that could impact students’
learning styles and SLA.
Keywords
Learning Styles, Awareness of Learning Preferences, Teaching Approaches, SLA, L2, Field-Dependent and Field-independent Learners, Visual, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Academic Performance, Learning Strategies.