A Meta-Analytic Examination of Kolb's Learning Style Preferences Among Business Majors
- 1 May 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Education for Business
- Vol. 77 (5) , 252-256
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08832320209599673
Abstract
In this article, the author used a meta-analytic approach and Kolb's Learning Style Inventory to investigate business students' learning style preferences. In a review of 1,791 cases from 8 studies, he found small to moderate effect sizes in style preferences for the pooled data and for 2 of 3 majors (accounting, finance, and marketing) examined. The author presents recommendations concerning the importance of learning styles and varied teaching methods and discusses the need for large-sample studies with more detailed reporting of participant demographics.Keywords
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