Philippine E-Journals

Learning Styles and Academic Performance of Students in English 3

Charlie E. Dayon

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Learning Styles and Academic Performance of Students in English 3” aimed at determining the relationship between learning styles of second year Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) students and their academic performance in English 3 (Speech and Oral Communication). In the attainment of this primary purpose, this study utilized descriptive-correlational research method. However, in describing the degree of association between two variables such as learning styles and academic performance, it used Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (RS). Meanwhile, in gathering data on learning styles, it employed Student Learning Styles Scales-Grasha –Reichmann (2008). The result revealed that the dominant learning styles of students were participant and collaborative; the least was independent. Meanwhile, as regards their academic performance, it showed that the majority of them were developing; the least was capable. Ultimately, it revealed negative correlation between academic performance and learning styles specifically, independent, collaborative, dependent, and participant, except for avoidant and competitive. Avoidant and competitive learning styles were correlated to academic performance. In conclusion, avoidant and competitive learning modes of students affected their academic performance. The other dimensions such as, independent, collaborative, dependent, and participant modes of learning had no bearing on academic performance.