Identify learning style in students of medical discipline

ABSTRACT

To find out the frequency of different learning style in students of first year doctor of physical therapy [DPT] and to formulate future academic plan according to the needs of students. This descriptive study was conducted from 1[st] October to 30[th] November 2012 at ripah University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A sample of 81 students from first year of Doctor of Physical Therapy was recruited. The Kolb's learning inventory was used for collection of data. Out of 81 students, 12.2% were male and 86.6% were females. Frequency of four learning style showed that 22% and 14.6% 52.98% students were accommodators and converge respectively. 11% of the total students were diverges. The relationship of gender and learning style 22% male and 78% female were accommodators. It concluded that the majority of students were accommodator. It means that greatest strength lie in carrying out plans and experiments and involving themselves in new experiences