Gender Differences in VAK Learning Style Model and Academic Performance
Abstract
Abstract
This study was aimed to find impact of learning style on students’ academic performance. It was also aimed to find gender differences in learning style and academic performance. Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic (VAK) learning style model was chosen for this study. Main objectives of the study to were to find impact of learning style on academic performance, second objective was to determine gender differences in dominant learning style and third objectives was to find gender differences in academic achievement. Three hypotheses were formulated which were aligned with objectives. Secondary school students of class 10th both male and female were the population of the study. Total 391 students were selected for data collection. Among these, 205 were male students and 186 were female students. Sample size was selected through Krejice and Morgan (1970) sample selection table. Data was collected through questionnaire. It was found that there was significant impact of learning style on academic performance. It was also found that there was gender difference in learning style and also in academic performance. Female students showed better academic performance than male students. All three hypotheses were accepted.
