Exploration of learning styles of english subject in the student’s knowledge assimilation

Abstract

The present research was to determine, identify, analyze and establish the learning styles applied in the assimilation of knowledge of the English Language subject; taking into account that their lack of knowledge creates difficulties both in the development of the subject and in the generation of significant learning of the students of the Ninth and Tenth Level of Basic General Education of the Educational Unit "Liceo Policial Chimborazo" during the 2015-2016 school year in the city of Riobamba. This study was qualitative, exploratory, bibliographic and field type. The qualitative method used was ethnographic, the same method that allowed the study to be carried out in a direct and natural context. For data collection, the observation technique was used and as an instrument a tab that was prepared by a group of expert collaborators in the area. The instrument was validated and applied to students and teachers. The tabulated, analyzed and interpreted data allowed to conclude that the predominant style of learning in the group of students analyzed, was the reflexive pragmatist that positively influenced the learning - teaching process for assimilation English Language knowledge.