LEARNING STYLES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study determined the extent at which learning styles have affected academic performance of senior secondary schools in Enugu State using auditory learning and kinesthetic learning style on academic performance of students in senior secondary schools in Oji-River L.G.A. of Enugu State. This study adopted the survey research design. A sample size of 478 was used from a population of 572 respondents. The study revealed that auditory and kinesthetic learning styles enhance academic performance of students in senior secondary schools in Oji-River L.G.A. of Enugu. Teachers should also help their students to understand their learning style preferences and make use of such to develop life-long learners.