Title :
Individual learning styles and university students
Author :
Poulova, Petra ; Simonova, Ivana
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Inf. & Manage., Univ. of Hradec Kralove, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Abstract :
The paper introduces approaches to implementing the learning style theory in the field of eLearning in engineering education. The effectiveness of the educational process is given by such factors as learner´s intelligence, prior knowledge, level of motivation, stress, self-confidence, and learner´s cognitive and learning style. The process of instruction supported by ICT is considered suitable and beneficial for learners of all styles. The reason is it offers a wide range of activities which can be used by any learning style learner and any teaching style instructor. The possibility of individualization of the educational process from both students´ and teachers´ point of view is the greatest advantage.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; engineering education; teaching; ICT; cognitive style; eLearning; educational process; engineering education; individual learning styles; learner intelligence; learner´s intelligence; learning style learner; learning style theory; motivation level; self-confidence; teaching style instructor; university students; Animation; Dictionaries; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Materials; Program processors; ICT; LCI; LMS; Learning Combination Inventory; eLearning; learning pattern; learning style; teaching style; university education;
Conference_Titel :
Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Marrakech
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1457-2
Electronic_ISBN :
2165-9559
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2012.6201035