Perceptual Learning Styles: The Case of Selected Female Saudi Learners

Ethel Reyes-Chua

Abstract

The realization of “individual differences” in learning makes ESL/EFL teachers or second language educators more sensitive to their roles in the teaching and learning process. Once understood and applied, teachers can match their teaching strategies with the learning styles of students. The study has attempted to analyse the learning styles of selected JUC Preparatory Year Program female Students in semester 352 AY- 2014-2015 at Jubail University College-Female Branch. This research has arrived at the conclusion that students have various learning styles in class. The findings have revealed that if teachers are aware of their students’ learning style, the teacher can easily adapt appropriate teaching strategies to be employed in class. In effect, students can experience various language teaching methodologies that will help them learn best in class