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Original research ENHANCING CONTROL SYSTEMS PEDAGOGY THROUGH MULTIMODAL LEARNING STYLE INTEGRATIONPages 89-96
Abstract
Traditional lecture-based teaching methods in Control Systems education often emphasise mathematical derivations, leading to conceptual understanding, visualisation, and real-world application difficulties. Many students struggle to connect theoretical knowledge with practical system behaviour, limiting their ability to design and analyse control systems effectively. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a multimodal learning approach integrating theoretical instruction, visual tools, hands-on experimentation, collaborative problem-solving, and reflective learning based on VARK, Kolb's experiential learning, Felder-Silverman, Honey & Mumford, and Gregorc's learning style models. The results indicated that implementing three case studies in the Control Systems course has significantly enhanced comprehension, engagement, and confidence. Post-assessment results showed an 85-88% improvement in student understanding across activities, with increased confidence and problem-solving abilities. The findings confirm that multimodal strategies significantly enhance learning outcomes, bridge the gap between theory and practice, and improve student engagement in control systems education.
Keywords: Multimodal learning, control systems education, learning style models, hands-on experimentation, pedagogy.
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Kishore Bingi, 
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