LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 11 : 10 October 2011
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
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Effect of Learning Styles on the Self-concept of Future Teachers

Shamsa Aziz, Ph.D., Naushaba Atta, Ph.D. and Hamid Hassan, Ph.D.

Abstract

Present study identified the learning styles and assessed the self-concept of future teachers enrolled in the teacher education programs of different universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Effect of learning styles on self-concept was also explored. Two instruments, one learning style inventory and other a five point self-concept rating scale were used to collect the data. Results of data analysis showed that there is a significant difference in the self-concept of sensory thinkers, sensory feelers, intuitive thinkers, and intuitive feelers. Majority of the respondents were sensory thinkers with lowest self-concept. It is recommended that teacher training institute should make such arrangements where students can be treated according to their learning styles and which can be helpful in enhancing their self-concept.

Key Words: Learning styles, Self-concept, Future teachers, Teacher education

Introduction

Learning depends upon many factors, some of which may be personal and a lot are environmental. Different people learn in different manners. Some prefer one way while others may prefer some other ways. These different ways and preferences are referred as learning styles. Today’s students of teacher education are the future teachers. There is a need to identify their learning style so that they can be taught accordingly. Knowledge of the learning style and effects of learning styles on other constructs has much importance in the field of education. Blackmore (1996) suggested that one of the first thing educators can do to aid learning process is to simply become aware of the fact that there are diverse learning styles in the population.

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Shamsa Aziz, Ph.D.
International Islamic University Islamabad
phd_edu@yahoo.com

Naushaba Atta, Ph.D.
Government College for Elementary Teachers Islamabad
dr.naushaba@yahoo.com

Hamid Hassan, Ph.D.
Federal College of Education Islamabad
phd_edu@hotmail.com
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