JOTTER
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): August 2026

Reconstructing Activity-Based Learning Strategies for Students with Kinesthetic Preferences: From Passive Learning to Active Learning Experiences

Nilna Azizatus Shofiyyah (STAI Siliwangi Garut)
Asep Muharam (STAI Siliwangi Garut)
Tedy Sutandy Komarudin (STAI Siliwangi Garut)
Dewi Rika Juita (STAI Siliwangi Garut)
Miftahul Ulum (STAI Siliwangi Garut)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2026

Abstract

Learning environments that remain predominantly focused on information reception may limit students’ engagement in constructing knowledge through direct experience. This issue is particularly relevant for students with kinesthetic preferences, who may respond more positively to concrete activities, hands-on practice, and direct interaction. This study aims to analyze and reconstruct activity-based learning strategies as an effort to shift learning from passive participation toward active learning experiences. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method. Data were obtained from scholarly journal articles, academic books, and previous studies relevant to active learning, experiential learning, constructivism, learning by doing, student engagement, and kinesthetic learning preferences. The data were analyzed through content analysis and conceptual synthesis to identify principles, forms of activity, and learning experience designs that support student engagement. The findings indicate that activity-based learning cannot be achieved merely by increasing students’ physical activities but should integrate concrete experience, cognitive engagement, reflection, conceptualization, application, and feedback. Kinesthetic preference should be considered as one factor in expanding the diversity of learning experiences rather than as a fixed learning-style category. The reconstruction of learning strategies positions teachers as designers and facilitators of learning experiences, while providing students with greater opportunities to act, explore, solve problems, and reflect on their experiences. Therefore, activity-based learning strategies can contribute to more active, contextual, and meaningful learning without restricting students to a particular learning characteristic.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jotter

Publisher

Subject

Education Other

Description

JOTTER: Journal of Teacher Training and Education Research publishes original research and review articles, including field research pertinent to the method and practice of teaching, education, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept within the context of pre-service or in-service ...