LEARNING STYLES AND THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
Keywords:
Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Learning Styles, VARK Model, Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Educational Technology, Personalized Learning, Language Learning Apps, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Adaptive Learning, Gamification, Language Pedagogy, Student-Centered Learning.Abstract
The relationship between learning styles and educational technologies in second language acquisition (SLA) is examined in this article. The significance of SLA in a globalized society is acknowledged at the outset, and it emphasizes how pedagogical changes have made learning more student-centered and technologically integrated. The main emphasis is on how designing more efficient, individualized language learning experiences can be influenced by an understanding of individual learning styles, such as those outlined by the VARK model, Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.
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