Analyzing the learning style and study habit of students in the faculty of nursing of Al Jabal Al Gharbi University, Gharyan, Libya

Abstract

Through learning, everyone becomes educated but learners should have a style to learn and possess a habit that match how they study. These two variables are vital as guide for educators or mentors to come up with such methodology or strategy in promoting quality and effective teaching-learning environment. With this, it is the purpose of this study to investigate the learning style and study habit of students in the Faculty of Nursing, Al Jabal Al Gharbi University, Gharyan, Libya according to their gender, year level and age group. A mixed methods of research was used and the data gathering tool used to assess variables consisted of the Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic (VAK) Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and the Study Habit Inventory utilizing the study attitude inventory (SAI) with four scales known as Motivation, Study Method, Exam Technique and Lack of Distraction. A descriptive design was employed to determine the learning style and study habit of Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) students. Generally, BSN students found to be visual learners and have the motivation as the most scaled study habit. Furthermore, differences on learning style and study habit according to demographic profile vary. Indeed, There is a strong relationship between the learning style and study habit among BSN students of Al Jabal Al Gharbi University, Gharyan, Libya.