Relationship between cognitive style and reading ability among primary school students

Ramlah Jantan

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Type :	article
Subject :	Q Science (General)
ISSN :	1013-5316
Main Author :	Ramlah Jantan
Additional Authors :	Nik Azmah Nik Yusuff Che Anuar Che Abdullah Zulkifli Mamat Siti Fathimah AzZahra Mohd. Fauzi Muhd. Ali Redza Mohd. Fauzi
Title :	Relationship between cognitive style and reading ability among primary school students

Year of Publication :

2017

Abstract :

The main aims of the study was to identify the students’ cognitive style. Secondly, to find the relationship between students’ cognitive style and their reading ability in Malay Language. Sample of the study consisted of 130 students (65boys, 65 girls) from selected primary schools in Malaysia. The participants were selected from standard 4 and 5 (10-11years old). Methodology of study was survey using questionnaire to collect data. In data collection, three instruments were used namely revised ‘Group Embedded Figures Tests’ (GEFT), demographic questionnaire and reading test. From data collected, researcher were able to identify student's cognitive style either 'Field Independent' (FI) or 'Field Dependent'(FD). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Finding of the study showed that there were more participants with Field Independent cognitive style (97 students) than Field dependent (33 students). The study also found that there were positive correlation between cognitive style and reading ability. Teacher should be cautioned that student differ in their way of perceiving and obtaining information. Implication of the study was, teacher have to understand the students’ way of perceiving information and prepare their teaching approach and activity suitable with their student preferences. Teachers should be creative in diversifying education techniques in class by being sensitive with students’ learning needs.

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