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The aim of this study is to determine the dominant learning styles that social studies teacher candidates prefer among these learning styles, and to examine the effects of their gender and learning styles on learning styles. Learning styles are one of the variables that have been studied extensively in recent years and that have been extremely effective in the learning and teaching process. There are many learning style models that address learning styles. Kolb Learning Style Model, which is based on experiential learning theory, is one of the widely used models. In the Kolb learning style model, four basic learning styles are mentioned: converging, changing, assimilating and placing. Kolb Learning Style Inventory was used as a data collection tool in the research. The study group (sample) consisted of 80 students (randomly) studying at Amasya University, Department of Primary Education, Department of Social Studies Education in the 2014-2015 academic year. 50% of the sample is female and 50% is male. However, it was found that gender did not affect the preferred learning style.

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