| Abstract |
| This study examines the learning styles of the interior design students in the Seoul metropolitan area and their attitudes and aptitudes toward major. Data from the survey questionnaire were collected from 303 participants and statistical analysis were administerd. Findings indicated that; 1) students tend to be accommodator dominantly in learning styles, 2) overall positive attitudes and aptitudes toward major, 3) significant differences in attitudes and aptitudes according to learning styles, sex, previous experience of art education and fine arts test to enter college. More specifically, students with accommodator type did better in studio class and men reported overall higher attitudes and aptitudes toward major compared to women. Senior students tend to have higher intention to transfer to different major and negative expectations to their current major. Previous experience of art education and fine arts test to enter college were major factors to determine aptitudes toward major. Development of teaching strategies that incorporate students` preferred learning styles and comparison with the students` learning styles in related areas such as architecture were recommended for future study. Also, consideration of the factors that affect attitudes and aptitudes toward major found in this study in discussing and evaluating curriculum, college entrance examination system, and merging of departments were addressed. |
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| Key Words |
| 학습유형, 전공적성, 전공만족도, Learning Styles, Attitudes and Aptitudes toward Major |
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