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The relationship between language learning autonomy extent and learning styles in Malaysian context


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Foroutan, Maryam and Noordin, Nooreen and Hamzah, Mohd Sahandri Gani and Baki, Roselan (2013) The relationship between language learning autonomy extent and learning styles in Malaysian context. World Applied Sciences Journal, 24 (3). pp. 395-402. ISSN 1818-4952; ESSN: 1991-6426

Abstract

Little research has been done to investigate the relationship between autonomy and learning styles. This paper presents research findings that address the relationship of language learning autonomy with learning styles in eastern context. Data from 360 Form 6 students at Selangor, Malaysia were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Pearson Product-Moment. In addition, stepwise regression procedures were applied to explore the highest to the least contribution of different learning styles to language learning autonomy. The obtained quantitative results indicated that most Malaysian students are auditory learners. Besides, correlational analyses determined that students’ language learning autonomy was significantly and positively related to each learning styles, except individual and group learning styles. Surprisingly, the highest contribution of learning styles to autonomy belonged to auditory and visual learning styles, suggesting that having auditory or visual learning styles do not necessarily limit students’ autonomy extent.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Educational Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.wasj.2013.24.03.23
Publisher: IDOSI Publications
Keywords: Learner autonomy; Learner styles; Student-centered; Teacher-centered; Eastern context; Collectivist culture
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2020 01:52
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2020 01:52
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/44410
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