scholarly journals Learning Styles and English Proficiency of Undergraduate EFL Students at One State Islamic University in Sumatera, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 214-228
Author(s):  
Lenny Marzulina ◽  
Nova Lingga Pitaloka ◽  
Aren Dwi Yolanda

This study investigated (1) the correlation between each learning style and English proficiency, and investigated (2) the influence of each learning style to English proficiency of undergraduate EFL students of one state Islamic University in Sumatera, Indonesia. The study was in the form of correlational research method. The population of the study was 537 active EFL students. By using purposive sampling technique, there were 82 students involved as participants. The data were gained by using two instruments: Barsch Learning Styles Questionnaire and TOEFL prediction test. The result showed that 1) 34.0% of students preferred in visual learning style, 43% of students preferred in Auditory learning style, and 23% of students preferred in Kinesthetic learning style. 2) the coefficient correlation between visual learning style preference and English proficiency with r-obtained was (0.430). It was higher than r-table (.2565), then Ha1 was accepted and Ho1 was rejected. It indicated that there was a significant correlation between visual learning styles and their English proficiency. 3) The coefficient correlation between Auditory learning style and English proficiency was (0.2565). It was lower than r-table (.2565), then Ho2 was accepted and Ha2 was rejected. 4) The coefficient correlation between Kinesthetic learning styles and English Proficiency was (-0.166). It was lower than r-table (.2565), then Ho3 was accepted, and Ha3 was rejected. It showed that there was no significant correlation between kinesthetic learning style and English proficiency of EFL students. Besides, there was also a significant influence of visual learning style on English proficiency with 18.5% contributions.

Author(s):  
Wawan Wawan

The objective of this research was to investigate the effect of Learning model of STAD geogebra viewed from learning style. This research used the quasi experimental research method with the factorial design of 2 × 3. The population was entirely the students 4thof Mathematics Education Program Ma’arif Institute of Metro Lampung in Academic Year 2015/2016. The samples of the research were taken by using the cluster random sampling technique. The size of the sample was 50 students consisted of 26 students in the first experimental class and 24 students in the control class. The instruments to gather the data of the research were test of learning achievement in mathematics and student learning styles questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using the two-way analysis of variance with unbalanced cells. The conclusionsof thisresearchwere as follows. (1) The cooperative learning model of STAD Geogebra type resulted in a better learning achievement in mathematics than the Powerpoint-assisted direct learning model. (2) Students with visual learning style have the same achievement with students with auditory learning styles. Students with auditory learning style have the same achievement with students with kinesthetic learning styles. Students with visual learning styles have a better academic achievement than students with kinesthetic learning styles. (3) Difference in achievement of each learning method was not consistent with their respective learning styles and differences between individual learning style also was not consistent in each learning method Keywords: geogebra, power point, STAD


Author(s):  
Hesti Febriyanti ◽  
Heni Pujiastuti

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemecahan masalah dari masing-masing gaya belajar yang berbeda. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian deskriptif-kualitatif. Popuasi yang diambil dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa SMPN 1 Kibin tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner, tes, wawancara, dan peneliti. Data mengenai menganalisis pemecahan masalah diambil dari kuesioner dan tes. Hasilnya didapat gaya belajar visual mendominasi. Kemudian 1 siswa dari gaya belajar yang berbeda dijadikan sampel untuk di wawancara. Hasil analisis menunjukkan pemecahan masalah setiap siswa berbeda karena dipengaruhi oleh gaya belajar. Gaya belajar visual dalam pemecahan masalah cenderung menekankan pada soal tes dan mencari informasi yang mendetail untuk memecahkan masalah. Gaya belajar auditorial dalam memecahkan masalah cenderung mengandalkan ingatan ketika pembelajaran. Gaya belajar kinestetik dalam pemecahan masalah cenderung memahaminya terlebih dahulu, kemudian dikonstruksikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Dari hasil tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa gaya belajar memegang peranan penting dalam pemecahan masalah. Kata kunci : Pemecahan masalah; Gaya belajar visual; Gaya belajar auditorial; Gaya belajar kinestetik   Abstract This study aims to determine the problem solving of each different learning style. This research is included in descriptive-qualitative research. Populations taken in this study were students of SMPN 1 Kibin 2019/2020 school year. The research sampling technique used cluster random sampling technique. The instruments used in this study were in the form of questionnaires, tests, interviews, and researchers. Data regarding analyzing problem solving is taken from questionnaires and tests. The result is that the visual learning style is dominated. Then 1 student from a different learning style is sampled to be interviewed. The analysis shows that each student's problem solving is different because it is influenced by learning styles. Visual learning styles in problem solving tend to emphasize test questions and look for detailed information to solve problems. Auditory learning styles in solving problems tend to rely on memories when learning. Kinesthetic learning styles in problem solving tend to understand them first, then constructed in daily life. From these results it can be concluded that the learning style plays an important role in problem solving. Keywords: Problem solving; Visual learning style; Auditory learning style; Kinesthetic learning style


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Riska Amina ◽  
Zulkifli Simatupang

This research aims to determine students's learning activities based on visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles of students XI IPA class at MAN 1 Medan Academic Year 2015/2016. The Population of this research is 60 students in two of XI IPA classes and samples were determined by using purposive sampling technique in which the sample was 18 students. The type of this research is a descriptive research. As the research instrument with 36 item of learning style’s questionnaire and the observations are done two times by using learning activities observation sheets. The survey results revealed that students with  visual learning style have the highest writing activities with a percentage of 51.1%, visual activities by 50% and motor activities with a percentage of 39.1%. Students with auditory learning style have a high listening activities with a percentage of 37.9% and oral activities with a percentage of 32.7%. Students with kinesthetic learning style have the highest oral activities with a percentage of 41.4%, and listening activities with a percentage of 39.9%.Keywords: biology learning activities, learning styles


2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rista Damesari Saragih ◽  
Lince Sihombing ◽  
Eddi Setia

The objectives of this research are to investigate whether: (1) students’ achievement of grammar taught by applying inductive approach higher than taught by applying deductive approach, (2) achievement of grammar of visual learning style students higher than achievement of grammar of auditory learning style students, and (3) there is an interaction between instructional approaches and learning styles on the students’ achievement of grammar. The population was students of Grade X of Vocational High School 1 Beringin Deli Serdang. Based on Cluster Sampling technique, two classes were chosen, namely Grades X1 and X3. The data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA with 2 × 2 factorial design. The result reveals that (1) Students` grammar achievement taught by using inductive instructional approach is higher than that taught by using deductive instructional Approach (81,20 > 72,10), (2) Students with visual learning style have higher achievement in grammar than students with auditory learning style (81,90 > 72) and (3) there is significant interaction between instructional approaches and learning styles on students` achievement of grammar (4.906 > 3.96). Thus, it can be concluded that the application of instructional approaches and learning styles can affect students` achievement in grammar.   Keywords: Grammar; Instructional Approach; Learning Styles


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Jeanete Ophilia Papilaya ◽  
Neleke Huliselan

The objective of this study was to identify learning styles of students. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach with survey method. The variable in this study is a single variable , namely the identification of student learning styles. The study population is students of Guidance and Counseling FKIP Pattimura University totaling 388 people. Samples were used as samples in the amount of 10% of the population of 39 people. The sampling technique using Simple Random Sampling. Learning styles questionnaire prepared based on the opinion of De Poter & Hernacki is used as a data collection tool. Learning styles identified as visual learning style, auditorial learning style, and kinesthetic learning style. Data analysis techniques in this study is the descriptive statistical analysis methods. Based on the survey results revealed that students of guidance and counseling FKIP Pattimura University has a tendency to one learning style. Of the 39 students found that 6 students had a tendency visual learning style, 20 students have a tendency to auditory learning style, 1 student has a tendency kinestheticlearning style, and 12 students have a tendency to mix between learning styles and learning styles visual auditorylearning styles.


GERAM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mukhlis

Learning styles are the ways, attitudes, and habits undertaken by students to gain comfort in learning. In this case, the researcher analyzed the foreign students’ learning style from Thailand who are studying at the Islamic University of Riau. The result of study showed that foreign students’ learning style from Thailand tended to use Kinesthetic learning style. This was based on research findings, learning style that has the highest value of kinestetik with an average of 84.6%, followed by an auditory learning style with an average of 76.9% and then visual learning style with an average of 61.5 %. As the findings in research are: First, for visual learning style students prefered to use the media in the lecture process. They were more able to concentrate when the lecturer explains the lecture material when looking at the face. Students could not memorize the material while listening to music. Students understood the material written on the board rather than read more quickly. Second, for auditory learning style, students prefered their lecturers by using lecture method. Students more easily remembered well the lecture material during the discussion. Students will lose concentration, when they heard a noise. Students prefered to discuss with friends if they find problems learning. Third, for students' kinesthetic learning styles along with. Students were more interested in lectures that are in practice. Students memorized the material while walking more dominant. when studying students could not read quickly. The findings could certainly be an input for educators in order to absorb, organize, and suit the learning strategies with learning styles, so as to show good learning outcomes and will be in accordance with lecture objectives


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-240
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syawahid ◽  
Susilahudin Putrawangsa

[Bahasa]: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis kemampuan literasi matematika siswa ditinjau dari gaya belajar. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMPN 1 Mataram kelas VII. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 3 siswa dari 82 siswa kelas VIIIA dan VIIIB yang masing-masing memiliki gaya belajar auditori, visual dan kinestetis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu angket gaya belajar dan tes kemampuan literasi matematika. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif untuk menggambarkan hasil tes literasi matematika siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) Siswa dengan gaya belajar auditori memiliki kemampuan literasi matematika level 4, yang ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan mereka dalam menyelesaikan soal literasi matematika level 4 (soal nomor 1 dan 2) meskipun mereka kesulitan dalam menyelesaikan soal literasi matematika dengan level 3 (soal nomor 3 dan 4). 2) Siswa dengan gaya belajar visual memiliki kemampuan literasi matematika level 3 yang ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan mereka dalam menyelesaikan soal literasi matematika level 3 (soal nomor 3 dan 4) dan tidak mampu menyelesaikan soal literasi matematika level 4 (soal nomor 1 dan 2). 3) Siswa dengan gaya belajar kinestetis memiliki kemampuan literasi matematika level 4 yang ditunjukkan dengan kemampuan mereka dalam menyelesaikan soal literasi matematika level 4 (soal nomor 1) dan level 3 (soal nomor 3 dan 4). Pada soal nomor 2 (level 4) siswa dengan gaya belajar kinestetis kurang teliti sehingga jawaban yang dihasilkan salah.  Kata kunci: Literasi Matematika; Gaya Belajar; Auditori; Visual; Kinestetis [English]: This research aims to describe and analyze student’s mathematic literacy referring to learning style. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Mataram for VIII class. The subjects are 3 students from 82 students of class VIIIA dan VIIIB who respectively have auditory, visual and kinesthetic learning style. The method used in this research is qualitative. Instruments used in this research are a questionnaire of learning style and tests of mathematical literacy. Data analysis was conducted descriptively to portray students’ mathematics literacy referring to learning styles. This research shows that: 1) The students with auditory learning style are in the 4th level of mathematical literacy, it is indicated by their ability in solving 4th level math literacy problem (question 1 and 2) although they have difficulties in solving 3th level math literacy problem (questions 3 and 4). 2) The students with visual learning styles are in 3rd level of mathematical literacy indicated by their ability to solve 3rd level math literacy problems (questions 3 and 4) and can’t solve the 4th level math literacy problem (questions 1 and 2). 3) The students with kinesthetic learning styles have 4th level of mathematical literacy shown by their ability to solve 4th level of math literacy problems (question 1) and 3rd  level (question 3 and 4). They are less accurate in solving question 2 (4th level) so as they have wrong answer.  Keywords: Mathematics Literacy; Learning Style; Auditory; Visual; Kinesthetic


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inda Syahra ◽  
Sarkadi Sarkadi ◽  
Nurzengky Ibrahim

This study aims to obtain the influence of learning models and learning styles on historical learning outcomes. Students are given a CTL and conventional learning model by measuring visual learning styles and auditory learning styles. This type of research is a quantitative study using an experimental method with a 2 x 2 factorial design. The population is all students of class X 2019/2020 school year. The sampling technique used is multistage random sampling. Class X-A as an experimental class and grade X-B  as a control class with a total of 70 students construct validity is analyzed by the correlation between items using Product Moment Correlation, and Cronbach's alpha formula tested reliability. The results showed that learning outcomes with the CTL learning model were higher than conventional learning models. While student learning outcomes using visual learning styles are more effective than auditory learning styles. There is a relationship between learning models with learning styles.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ujang Suprianto ◽  
Heni Pujiastuti

The purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of student learning styles, to determine the average mathematical communication skills that have Auditory, Visual, and Kinestatic learning styles. and to find out if there are significant differences in the ability of mathematical connections between students who have auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles. This research was conducted at SMAN 17 Pandeglang in class XII MIPA. The instrument used was in the form of a learning style questionnaire and a test of mathematical connection abilities. This type of research is a comparative study with a quantitative approach. Based on the results of data processing, that the distribution of student learning styles is included in the Auditory learning style of 34% of students, Visual 46% of students, and Kinesthetic 19% of students. By using a scale of 0-50, the average mathematical connection ability of students is 29.58, whereas when viewed from each distribution of learning styles, the average mathematical ability of auditory students is 24.89, visual students 28.33, and kinestatic students 34,40. Based on the results of the analysis with the ANOVA test and t test (Dunnet) that there is a significant difference in the ability of students' mathematical connections between auditory, visual and kinesthetic learning styles with a significant level of ? = 0.05, and the results of the value of Fcount > Ftable = 3.62 > 3,42, where the kinesthetic learning style has higher mathematical connection ability than auditory and visual learning styles.


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Finsensius Yesekiel Naja ◽  
Agustina Mei ◽  
Sofia Sa'o

The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of students' critical thinking in solving realistic mathematical problems of geometry material in terms of learning styles. This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Critical thinking in this study refers to critical thinking with FRISCO criteria. In this study, subjects were taken from students of class VII SMP N 2 Ende Selatan. Each student's research subjects have visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Data collection is done by providing a Problem Solving Test (TPM) and an interview. The results obtained, subjects who have a visual learning style, critical thinking processes in solving realistic mathematical problems, able to understand problems, the subject has not been able to determine ways to solve problems, the subject has not been able to carry out the settlement and the subject does not re-examine. Subjects who have auditory learning styles, critical thinking profiles in solving realistic mathematical problems are able to understand problems, but the subject does not re-examine. Subjects who have kinesthetic learning styles of critical thinking processes in solving realistic mathematical problems are able to understand problems, are able to plan problems, subjects can carry out well and check the results.


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