THE INFLUENCE OF LEARNING STYLES ON PUPILS' ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING
Keywords:
learning styles, vocabulary acquisition, English language teaching, educational psychology, differentiated instructionAbstract
Learning styles significantly impact English vocabulary acquisition among pupils. This study examines how visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning preferences affect vocabulary retention and achievement. Research indicates that matching instructional methods with individual learning styles enhances vocabulary mastery. Teachers who adapt their approaches to accommodate diverse learning preferences facilitate better student outcomes. Understanding these cognitive differences enables educators to create more effective vocabulary instruction strategies. Results suggest that differentiated instruction based on learning styles improves both short-term retention and long-term vocabulary acquisition in English language learning contexts.
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