Preferred learning styles of Angolan postgraduate students
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In a constantly evolving academic world, understanding students' learning styles is crucial to improving educational quality and maximizing student potential. This article presents the results of an exploratory study conducted on a sample of Angolan graduate students from various disciplines. The primary objective of the research was to identify and analyze the predominant learning styles in this population, using an integrative learning styles approach as a theoretical framework. The research was conducted through the application of a structured self-report questionnaire, which assessed students' preferences across four basic dimensions of learning styles. The sample consisted of 137 students enrolled in Advanced Studies Courses (CEA) at the Gregório Semedo Polytechnic Institute. The data were statistically analyzed to identify patterns and trends in learning styles. The study also analyzed the didactic implications of these findings for postgraduate education in Angola and the need to implement more personalized pedagogical strategies that recognize and value the diversity of learning styles, thus promoting a more inclusive and developmental learning environment.
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