Cognitive styles & cultural styles

The unique ways in which students learn and teachers teach along with or learning and teaching styles are closely related to cultural values and personality types. Matching preferred styles can prevent school failure, enhance success, and motivate students to stay in school and develop talents to their fullest. Making teaching experience more satisfying for educators may lead to increase the effectiveness of educational programs by matching students’ preferred styles. Virtues and Philosophies of life are reflected by cultural styles that are highlighted by families and communities. By the time children attend school, they have developed specific cultural and cognitive styles that are related to how they like to learn and how they process and retain information. The challenge to improve the Indian system of education facing parents, educators, and social scientists is enormous. As Indian society and its economy become more complex, the demand for well educated, flexible, adaptable citizens becomes more pressing. The individuality of students and teachers needs to be acknowledged and recognized, and educational environments that recognize, respect, and promote this individuality need to be developed. Ultimately, when a student mingles with his society, the so called corrupted society only wins.