Perceptual Learning Styles Among Gifted and Talented Students

Abstract

The foundation of educational practices for achieving learning objectives is the curriculum. But each pupil learns in a unique way from the others. Many times, traditional teaching techniques do not cater to all types of learners. A range of learning styles can be accommodated by investigating perceptual learning type preferences. It is also crucial for creating curricula and educational programs that are more effective. This study examines the perceptual learning preferences of gifted and talented students at the National University of Malaya's GENIUS@Pintar National Gifted Center. The data for this investigation were gathered using quantitative approaches. A total of 163 students were given the Perceptual Learning Styles Preferences Questionnaire (PLSPQ), developed by Reid in 1984. The results indicate that kinaesthetic learning seemed to be the most favored method.