Salih Can TAŞLIÇUKUR 200425069
ISTINYE UNIVERSTIY
Dept. Of English Language and Literature
205 - Introduction to Second Language Learning I
LEARNING STYLES
• Learning styles, defined as individuals' preferred ways of absorbing, processing, and retaining information,
encompass perceptually-based styles (visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic) and cognitive styles (fieldindependent and field-dependent).
• Perceptually-based learning styles involve preferences for learning through sight, hearing, or physical action,
while cognitive learning styles relate to individuals' tendencies to separate details from the general background
or to perceive things holistically.
• The relationship between field independence and success in second language learning has been widely
studied, but more research is needed to fully understand its nature.
• Learning styles interact with language learning success, but it is unclear whether they are fixed or can be
developed through experience.
• While learners may express preferences for certain learning methods, educators should not assume that
these preferences are wrong or conflict with their pedagogical approach.
• Instead, they should encourage learners to use any available means to facilitate their learning.
• Research on learning styles highlights the importance of skepticism towards claims that a single teaching
method or textbook can cater to all learners' needs.