The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners

Dasari, Pushpavathie

dc.contributor.advisor	Mellet, S. M.	en
dc.contributor.author	Dasari, Pushpavathie	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.available	2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.issued	2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.submitted	2006-08-31	en
dc.identifier.citation	Dasari, Pushpavathie (2009) The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/900>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/900
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this investigation was to determine whether there is a significant difference in the academic achievement of sixth grade Science students when teaching styles are matched to their learning styles. The research problem is encompassed in the following question: "Is there a relationship between matching teaching and learning styles and the academic success in Science?" A quantitative approach was undertaken, specifically, the pretest-posttest control group experimental design. The population comprised of sixth grade students selected according to a non-probability sampling method of convenience. The sample comprised of two class units randomly selected. The dependent sample t-test inferential statistic was used to analyze the data collected. The results indicated a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group. The conclusion reached is that matching teaching styles to learning styles improves the academic success of sixth grade learners in Science.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (ix, 74 leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Tactile/kinesthetic learner	en
dc.subject	Visual learner auditory learner	en
dc.subject	Pretest-posttest control group design	en
dc.subject	Experimental research design	en
dc.subject	Learning styles	en
dc.subject	Teaching styles	en
dc.subject.ddc	372.350968
dc.subject.lcsh	Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh	Science -- Ability testing -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh	Academic achievement -- South Africa
dc.title	The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Educational Studies	en
dc.description.degree	M.Ed. (Educational Psychology)	en