Learning Style Preferences of Secondary English Learners: Armenian, Hmong, Korean, Mexican, and Vietnamese
Author(s):
Park, Clara C.
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Catesol Journal, Volume 12, Issue 1 (2000). pp. 21-36.
Language:
English
Abstract:
This study investigates the learning style preferences of Armenian, Hmong, Korean, Mexican, & Vietnamese English learners (ELs) in secondary schools. Measures used include a multivariate analysis of variance & post hoc multiple comparisons of means tests for statistical analyses. A sample of 857 cases collected from 20 high schools in California found significant ethnic group differences as well as achievement level differences in basic learning-style preferences. ELs in this study favored a variety of instructional strategies. They exhibited either major or minor preferences for all four basic perceptual learning styles but significant ethnic group differences in preferences for group & individual learning. All students exhibited either major or minor preferences for kinesthetic or tactile learning. Hmong, Mexican, & Vietnamese ELs preferred group learning while Armenian & Korean ELs did not. However, all five ethnic groups showed either major or minor preferences for visual learning. In addition, middle & high achievers were more visual than low achievers; high & middle achievers preferred individual learning but low achievers did not; & newcomers exhibited much greater preference for individual learning than those who had been longer in the US. 2 Tables, 38 References. Adapted from the source document