Abstract

Although each learner is provided at birth with a certain learning style specific to any of the three main ones, (Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic). The ideal learning style remains to be a part or a mixture of all the three or any two of the three kinds. Some learners possess strong inclination, while others have a less effective mixture of two or the three common favored styles. The existing systems either follow Auditory, Visual or Kinesthetic type of learning or a static combination, but not a dynamic combination. In this research study, a proposal on a newly designed coursework for benefiting the students according to their preferred learning style and capabilities will be presented. The main goal of this proposed research study is to prepare a courseware material that fits the dynamic learning needs of all learner styles, (Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic).

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