As teachers of language it is our common experience that we
have to incorporate a plethora of teaching methodologies in our classroom
situations. One specific way of teaching may not be suitable for the learners
with different learning preferences and it may not always be receiving bouquets
but brickbats too. Sometimes we even go to such a stage of contemplation that
whether it is destiny which decides upon their learning potentiality. The main
aim of the current study is to explore the relevance between the learners’
horoscopes and learning abilities indicated in Reid’s Perceptual Styles
Questionnaire. And, in doing so it studied the variation in learners’
preferences and their attitudes towards Language learning based upon the
predictions made in their horoscopes. The parameters taken into consideration
for testing their language abilities were Communication, Reading skills and
Writing skills. Standardized Model Tests (GRE, TOEFL) were conducted to
evaluate their performances and later their performance scores were matched
with the predictions made in their horoscopes. Interestingly 90% of the results
indicated that the students’ performances matched with the learning styles and
preferences predicted in their horoscopes. Though the study needs further implications,
it is believed that it provides the teachers with the ability of classifying a
mixed-ability classroom and designing relevant tasks to suit the learners’
interests.
Author(s) Details
Dr. Ch.
Suvarna Ragini Author(s) Details
Department of English, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India.
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