The Influence of Field Independent-Dependent Cognitive Styles on Students' Learning Performance under Different Teaching Modes

In order to explore the relationships among learning performance, field independent-dependent cognitive styles and teaching modes, and to test what kind of cognitive styles are suitable for what kind of teaching modes, an experimental study was conducted on 90 college students. Participants were assigned to one of three teaching modes: traditional classroom, online learning, and flipped classroom. Outcomes were assessed in terms of learning achievement, reaction time during test-taking, and learning satisfaction. The results showed that (1) There were significant differences in the influence of the three teaching modes on learning achievement, reaction time and learning satisfaction. (2) Students with a field-independent cognitive style showed a faster reaction time during test-taking than those with a field-dependent style. (3) The interaction between cognitive style and teaching modes was significantly related to reaction time. So, in future education, we should attach importance to the matching of teaching modes and individual differences.