EXPLORING EFFECTS OF LEARNING STYLES ON LEARNING OUTCOMES.

Learning Styles are the cognitive attributes of how one prefers to learn. The logic of lifelong learning suggests that students will become more motivated to learn by knowing more about their own strengths and weaknesses as learners. 'Learning to learn' skills may provide a foundation for lifelong learning. In Pakistan, most students are unaware of their learning styles and how they prefer to learn; moreover, little effort is put to incorporate learning styles in teaching methodologies. The study will highlight the importance of learning preference before designing courseware and tailoring instruction mediums. Moreover, knowledge of learning style and preferences will help improve employees' and managers' performance in the organizations. To conduct the research, survey questionnaires were floated to assess the most preferred learning style. In the same session students who were given VARK learning style inventory questionnaires, were apprised about their learning style and how to best use it for accelerated learning and mind mapping. Lastly, assessment of the impact of the knowledge of learning styles on learning outcomes was computed through the sample student's GPA, as no significant interventions to improve learning outcomes were introduced during that period. Prior and post-examination results were evaluated using covariance analysis, ANOVA models with and without interactional effect. The result indicated that a few students have knowledge of learning styles, and only the interactive effect of VARK variables was significant with previous GPA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]