Analysis of Learning Styles of Engineering Students For Improving Engineering Education

Authors

  • Hemlata V. Gaikwad Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Department of Management Studies (MBA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2017/v0i0/111788

Keywords:

Learning Styles, Classroom Teaching, Outcomes Based Education, Student Learning.

Abstract

Outcome based education is a buzzword in all fields of technical education specifically in engineering education. We talk of active , cooperative and collaborative learning to achieve the desired outcomes and to make the students learn because the faculty is teaching , but are the students learning ? This a critical question to ponder upon as the learning style of the students have a big impact on the way they perceive and learn. An analysis of their learning styles is definitely going to improve the engineering education. The present study aims to assess the learning style of undergraduate students in engineering by using Felder's and Solomon's Learning style index so as to accommodate the streamlining of pedagogy in classroom teaching.

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Published

2025-03-24

How to Cite

Gaikwad, H. V. (2025). Analysis of Learning Styles of Engineering Students For Improving Engineering Education. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2017/v0i0/111788

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Special Issue, 2017

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