Midwifery Students’ Learning Styles in Iran: A Review Study Based on Kolb’s Learning Theory

Authors

  • Adibmoghaddam, Elham Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
  • Beigi, Marjan Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Haghani, Fariba Department of Medical Education, Medical Education Development Center, Medical Education Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Sourinejad, Hadis Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract:

Background: Identifying the factors that contribute to learning is one of the most important research goals. Learning style is one of these important and effective factors. The predominant learning styles of students in different universities of Iran are different.  Objective: This study aimed to review the learning styles of midwifery students in Iran based on Kolb’s learning theory. Materials and Methods: In this review study, a search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, and MagIran databases on articles published during 2000-2020 by using the keywords: Learning styles, midwifery students, and Kolb’s theory in Persian and English. Out of 28 eligible articles, 9 articles were finally reviewed. Results: Learning in midwifery students is usually done by using different styles, the most common of which was convergent style followed by assimilative style. Conclusion: The predominant learning styles of midwifery students in Iran are convergent and assimilative styles. While considering individual differences, educational planning and selection of teaching method should be done in a way that is appropriate for different learning styles of midwifery students and a variety of new and innovative teaching methods should be used.

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volume 30  issue 1

pages  52- 63

publication date 2021-03

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