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Recent studies, however, question the theory, citing problems in learning-style instruments and the underlying hypothesis. 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With a hypothesis of matching instructions and learning styles resulting in effective learning, many of the English language teachers apply learning style theory within their teaching practices. However, recent studies found that learning style is a myth since there are flaws appearing in the learning style instruments and hypothesis. This study presentsin-depth discussions ofthe pros and cons of learning styles. Also, detailed descriptions about the implication for English language teachers entails at the end of the discussions. This study concludes that English language teachers may focus on (1) assessing students’ background knowledge and interests,(2) identifying students’ lacks and necessities,(3) providing more engaging teaching media and materials, and (4) boosting students’ autonomy, rather than merely getting involved in the raging debates of learning style.  \nKeywords: Pros and Cons of Learning Style, Pedagogical Implication, English Language Teachers  \nINTRODUCTION  \nTeaching English is not merely about the matter of how teachers create learning materials and explain them to students. More than that, teachers have to face various ways of their students in learning English. Some students may be active to listen any audios given by the teacher. However, the other students learn best through visualization and movements. This issue refers to the term ‘learning style’ which is defined as the most preferable way of learning in which the learners feel comfortable to perceive, remember, and use information or knowledge (Ortega, 2009). In this case, teachers have to explore, identify and recognize the students’ learning style in order to provide the most suitable way of teaching (Oxford & Anderson, 1995) . Thus, teaching methods and materials suiting to the students’ learning styles is assumed to result on an effective language learning.  \nOver the past two decades, many studies have discussed learning style in educational context (Oxford, Holloway & Horton-Murilo, 1992; Reid, 1995; Peacock, 2001; Zhou, 2011; Gilakjani, 2012) and confirmed that learning style is an important aspect to be obeyed by all teachers including English language teachers. Knowing that learning style plays a vital role in instructional processes, English language teachers are encouraged to master the concept of learning style as well as to practice identifying their students’ learning styles. Likewise, various instruments for assessing learning styles have emerged and some of the popular instruments include the FelderSilverman Index of Learning Styles, the Gregorc Style Delineator, Kolb Learning Style Indicator, Dunn & Dunn Productivity Environmental Preference Survey and the VARK Questionnaire (Hawk, 2007). These instruments help teachers to identify their students’ learning preferences.  \nAlthough learning style is believed as one of the important aspects in instructional process, some studies conversely challenge this idea (Dembo & Howard, 2007; Riener & Willingham, 2010; Newton, 2015; Kirschner, 2017) . These studies claimed that there were no strong evidence-based reports showing the significant correlation between learning style, way of teaching and students’achievement. The viewpoint of learning style highlights that teachers should provide multiple ways of teaching including various teaching methods and materials in order to match with the preferred style. However, there are some criticisms against the ","cbCaibpLQPnFdpIN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibpLQPnFdpIN","pdf",191349,12,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n## Definitions of learning style\n# DISCUSSIONS\n## General overview of learning style","[{\"question\":\"What does the study claim about learning style theory for English language teachers?\",\"answer\":\"The study notes that learning style is widely used, but emphasizes that recent research finds it to be a myth due to flaws in instruments and the hypothesis behind it.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main pros of considering learning style in language learning according to the paper?\",\"answer\":\"The paper presents pros, stressing that teachers can use learning-style perspectives to make instructional decisions more responsive to learners’ background and needs.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the recommended actions for English language teachers instead of joining the learning-style debate?\",\"answer\":\"The paper concludes teachers should focus on assessing students’ background knowledge and interests, identifying lacks and necessities, providing more engaging media and materials, and boosting learners’ autonomy.\"}]","Acuity: Pros and Cons of Learning Style - an Implication for English Language Teachers | PDF",1792066221]