The influence of culture on learning styles
by Anderson, Deborah G., Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2007, 157 pages; 3253624

Abstract:

This qualitative study examined whether cultural variations exist in cognition and learning, if learning style preferences were connected to cultural regularities, and if teachers' teaching and learning styles have affected students. Twenty students, twelve parents, and six teachers participated representing Asian, Latino, and Euro-American populations. Data analysis using the software program NVivo7 occurred. Academic success, parent involvement, and independence were significant emergent themes. The study supported ethnicity as influential in multiple intelligence preferences with 85% of students sampled identified as field independent learners. Students preferred a field independent learning style, but using a variety of multiple intelligences with interpersonal contact. For teachers, their learning style and cultural background did affect their teaching style. Parent involvement is correlative with student success.
 
AdviserChristine Jax
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 68-02, p. , Jun 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsBilingual education; Educational psychology; Teacher education
Publication Number3253624
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