Auditory, visual, kinesthetic tactile, and multi sensory modalities: A quantitative study of how preferred modalities create more effective teaching and learning environments
This study aims to examine how teaching methods and learning styles of instructors play a role in how students learn, and how technology is selected. There are four type of learning styles: auditory, visual, kinesthetic tactile and multi sensory. The survey population was evenly distributed, consistening of 100 faculty members and 100 students with a response rate of 25% The results of the research indicate there is some evidence that: Instructors will have higher perceived teaching effectiveness when using their preferred teaching method; students will prefer a teaching method that is consistent with their learning style(s) students preferences in teaching method, the course subject, and situational factors (that is, class size) are related to instructors' preference in teaching method and use of technological advancements. Overall, this study produced some interesting findings, indicating some significant relationships between teaching methods and learning styles. Key words: Teaching method, learning style, auditory, visual, kinesthetic tactile, multi sensory, computer based technologies.