2. Learning Styles
• A learning style is the way that different students learn. A style of
learning refers to an individual’s preferred way to absorb, process,
comprehend and retain information.
• Accoring to James and Gardener: “Learning style is a complex manner
in which, and conditions under which, learners most efficiently and
most effectively perceive, process, store, and recall what they are
attempting to learn” .
• According to Keefe:“The characteristic cognitive, affective and
physiological behaviors that serve as relatively stable indicators of
how learners perceive, interact with and respond to the learning
environment.”
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4. Importance In teaching-Learning Process
• Enhancing comprehension
Examples make abstract concepts tangible, aiding students in grasping
challenging subjects with ease.
• Bridging theory and practice
They bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world
applications, fostering a deeper understanding.
• Fostering critical thinking
Examples encourage students to think critically, analyze, and apply
knowledge in problem-solving.
• Making learning engaging
Engaging examples make learning enjoyable and memorable, keeping
students interested and motivated.
5. Factors Affecting Learning Styles
• Intellectual Factor
• Learning Factors
• Physical Factors
• Mental Factors
• Emotional And Social Factors
• Personality of a Teacher
• Environmental Factor
6. Teaching Styles
• Teaching styles are the general principles, educational guidelines and
management techniques used when instructing students.
• According to Bennett-Teaching Styles refer to the teacher’s pervasive
personal behaviour ad media used during interaction with learner”.
• According to Heimlich and Norland-Teaching style refers to style as
predilection towards teaching behaviour and the congruence
between educators teaching behaviour and teaching beliefs.”
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8. Affect on teaching learning process
• Intellectual factor
• Learning factor
• Physical factor
• Attitude factor
• Environmental factor
• Teacher’s personality
• Learner’s interest and attention
9. Factors affecting teaching Style
• The teacher’s personality
• The teacher’s own learning style
• Teacher’s beliefs about Teaching and learning
• Facilities, equipments And facilities provided
• Demand on learners task complexity and practice style
• Teacher’s personality, experience and capability at research
• Learners attitude and interest
• Learner skill and fitness