The Influence Of Cultural Differences On Students’ Learning Styles

Abstract

This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) technique to investigate how cultural diversity affects students' learning styles in a multicultural university setting. The study emphasizes how cultural backgrounds—including early school experiences, norms, beliefs, and traditions—affect kids' preferences for different learning modes. Finding trends across cultural contexts and offering insights into culturally sensitive teaching methods are the goals of the study. According to PRISMA standards, a total of 20 peer-reviewed articles from 2015 to 2024 were chosen. The publications used a range of methodologies, including mixed methods, qualitative, quantitative, and theoretical approaches, and they covered a number of nations, including the US, China, Turkey, Mongolia, and Indonesia. According to the review, students from individualist cultures—like the US—tend to favor independent and exploratory learning styles, whereas students from collectivist cultures—like China and Indonesia—tend to choose collaborative and structured learning environments. Additionally, the survey found that different ethnic groups, including Papuan and Flores students, had different preferences for learning styles within Indonesia. These results highlight the value of culturally sensitive teaching strategies for a range of student demographics. By proposing suggestions for future inclusive teaching methods and a thorough map of cultural influences on learning, this work advances the disciplines of educational psychology and multicultural pedagogy.