An Analysis of Diploma Civil Engineering Students’ Learning Style

Abstract

Learning styles demands a growing need for the incorporation of several theoretical perspectives on academic achievements. Learning styles are methods applied to assist students to be successful in schools and excellent in examinations. The purpose of this study is to determine the preferred learning styles of Civil Engineering Diploma Students. The effects of gender on types of learning styles were also investigated. The sample groups used in this study consists of 60 Civil Engineering (EC110) Diploma students taking UED102. To determine their learning styles, data was collected using the “Learning Styles Inventory” developed by Leonard (2005). The significant differences in EC110 undergraduates’ learning styles based on gender were determined and the statistical analysis was conducted. The results were able to provide the important roles of learning styles in the process of teaching and learning. Therefore, the best strategy for EC110 undergraduates is to integrate visual, kinesthetics, and auditory learning styles in their teaching and learning methods. This combination strengthens the talent of undergraduates to retain information and knowledge.