| The purpose of this cross sectional study was to investigate the relationship between learning styles and the levels of domain expertise. Specifically, is there a difference between the preferred learning styles of novices and experts? Given that a single measure of expertise does not exist, this study used the following proxy measures of level of expertise: (a) engineering grade level, (b) level of education, and (c) years of experience. Learning style was measured by the Gregorc Learning Styles Inventory.;Data were collected through a questionnaire and a learning style inventory that were administered to engineers in a large high-technology company. Data were collected from 80 engineers of varying engineering grade levels, educational levels, and years of experience.;The results showed no statistically significant relationships between learning styles and domain expertise. This finding was consistent for expertise as measured by years of experience, engineering grade level, and educational level separately, or combinations of these measures. |
