Learning Styles as A Teaching Process in Elementary and Middle School Nursing Students

Abstract

Learning styles are a significant aspect of the teaching process in nursing students. They encompass individual preferences and approaches to acquiring and processing new information. Each student possesses a unique learning style, and understanding this can be advantageous in adapting and enhancing teaching strategies to align with their abilities, aspirations, and needs. Additionally, recognizing their learning style involves addressing the issue of diverse learning styles. The objective of this study is to identify learning styles as a teaching process in elementary and middle school nursing students. The methodology employed in this study is quantitative and non-experimental. The data were collected using a validated instrument that was adapted to align with the characteristics of the student population at the Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí. The findings of this study highlight the importance of adapting teaching strategies to accommodate individual preferences. A diverse range of learning styles was identified, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The study's conclusions suggest that learning styles play a crucial role in the teaching process for elementary and middle school nursing students, and that they can be utilized to enhance learning outcomes.