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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

Investigating EFL Students’ Learning Styles in English for Specific Purposes: A Vark-Based Study on the Fashion Education Context Nurmasitah, Sita; Astuti, Pudji; Luthfionaura, Nabila; Atika, Atika; Consuelo, Joe-Bren L.
JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v14i2.17072

Abstract

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction in vocational contexts—particularly in fields such as Fashion Education—has often overlooked students’ diverse learning style preferences, creating a gap between pedagogical approaches and learners’ needs. This study addresses that gap by investigating the learning styles of 40 Fashion Education students using the VARK (Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic) model to inform differentiated ESP pedagogy. Employing a descriptive quantitative method, the study utilized the VARK questionnaire to assess individual learning preferences. Results revealed that 65% of participants demonstrated kinesthetic learning tendencies, while 70% exhibited multimodal profiles. These findings indicate a predominant preference for experiential and blended learning approaches, underscoring the limitations of traditional, text-heavy ESP instruction in vocational settings. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on Fashion Education, a creative and practice-based discipline where learning style alignment is crucial yet underexplored in ESP research. Beyond the local context, the results contribute to international ESP discourse by offering evidence that differentiated and learner-responsive approaches can enhance both engagement and communicative competence. For educators, the study highlights the need to integrate more task-based, hands-on, and multimodal strategies into ESP classrooms to ensure instruction is both industry-relevant and inclusive, thereby improving learning outcomes across vocational education.
Co-Authors Abdurrachman Faridi Amaria, Meilani Andi Marlinah Anik Ghufron Anjani, Zahrattun Nissa Rahma Apriliana, Luthfiyah Ar-Razy, Miftah Arfriandi, Arief Aryo Baskoro Utomo Asih Kuswardinah Asih, Dwi Putri Asna, Nailin Nuriyya Astutik, Indriati Ayu atika Atika Atika Aulia, Restu Diva Ayu, Desi Laras Ayudianisa, Nadhifa Luthfihasna Bella, Shafina Axa Cahya Utami, Lulu Alvina Consuelo, Joe-Bren L. Darajat, Berliani Kusuma Rahma Dwi Andini, Sania Fatati Fatati Febianti, Nur Sheila Ayu Febrianti, Gita Habibah, Siti Aqilah Ifa Nurhayati Ika Yulianti Indriyani, Feni Jannah, Lutfah Raudhotul Kafabina, Indaha Nawaya Khoiriyah, Asmaul Kusumo, Andreas Fery Lisdiana, Tri Luthfionaura, Nabila Meddiati Fajri Putri Mega Fatimah Rosana Megawati - Muliono, Muliono Musdalifah Musdalifah Mutiara, Alma Nadhiroh, Azizatun Nasution, Tuti Ariani Na’am, Muh Fakhrihun Novitasari, Neny Pangestu, Indra Sakti Prihantanti, Leonita Bella PUDJI ASTUTI Puspita, Zahra Radenrara Dewi Artanti Putri, Radenrara Dewi Artanti Rangkuti, Rahmat Taufik Reginia, Dihya Ririn Setyowati Roudlotus Sholikhah Salma, Alya Nailah Salsabila, Luvena Septiani, Salma Selly Sholihah, Malika Ayu Sholikhah, Roudlotus Sholikhah Sitanggang, Desy Manuela Boru Sri Endah Wahyuningsih Sri Wahyuni Stefani, Adiella Valek Uchiyah Achmad Usman, Andi Sri Hastuti Handayani Vega Septiani, Wahyu Felisia Wibowo, Danang Hasto Widihastuti Widiyanto, Yosep April WIDOWATI widowati widowati Wulaningsih, Tri Wulansari Prasetyaningtyas, Wulansari Yuliani Yuliani Yundari, Yundari