Research Article
Perceptual Learning Styles and Teacher Professional Development Needs in Ethiopian Secondary Schools: Implications for Educational Policy and Planning
Sisay Fekadie Molla*
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Tarik Derso Belay
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
235-243
Received:
25 July 2026
Accepted:
5 August 2026
Published:
20 August 2026
Abstract: This study examined the predictive relationship between perceptual learning styles and teacher professional development needs among 423 Grade 11 students and 12 English language teachers in Gondar, Ethiopia, with a focus on its implications for educational policy and planning. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through established perceptual learning style preference and professional development needs assessment instruments. Multiple regression analysis revealed that learning styles collectively accounted for 96.3% of the variance in teacher professional development needs. Kinesthetic learning emerged as the strongest predictor of professional development needs, followed by read/write, visual, and auditory learning modalities. These findings indicate that teachers' capacity to address kinesthetic learning preferences represents the most significant predictor of professional development requirements in the Ethiopian context. The results have substantial implications for educational policy and planning, suggesting that educational leaders and policymakers should prioritize professional development programs that equip teachers with differentiated instruction strategies, particularly those emphasizing kinesthetic approaches. This study contributes to educational planning by providing empirical evidence to support evidence-based policy making and strategic professional development planning in Ethiopian secondary education.
Abstract: This study examined the predictive relationship between perceptual learning styles and teacher professional development needs among 423 Grade 11 students and 12 English language teachers in Gondar, Ethiopia, with a focus on its implications for educational policy and planning. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through e...
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Research Article
Strategic Decision-Making in the Digital Era: Impact of Data-Driven Decision Practices on Managerial Effectiveness Among Indian Managers
Anil Nivrutti Pawar*
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
244-256
Received:
9 July 2026
Accepted:
3 August 2026
Published:
22 August 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ri.20260204.12
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Abstract: The increasing adoption of digital technologies has transformed strategic decision-making processes in modern organizations. Data-driven decision practices enable managers to utilize organizational data, analytics tools, and evidence-based insights to improve decision quality, reduce uncertainty, and enhance organizational effectiveness. The study titled “Strategic Decision-Making in the Digital Era: Impact of Data-Driven Decision Practices on Managerial Effectiveness among Indian Managers” examines the influence of data-driven decision practices on managerial effectiveness in the Indian organizational context. The study focuses on how data availability, analytics usage, data interpretation capability, technology adoption, and evidence-based decision approaches contribute to effective managerial decision-making. The study follows a quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire for data collection. The population of the study includes middle and senior-level managers working in Indian organizations. A sample of 400 managers from major metropolitan cities including Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi was selected using purposive convenience sampling. Primary data was collected through a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire, while secondary data was gathered from research articles, books, and industry reports. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the respondent profile and questionnaire responses, while simple linear regression analysis was employed to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings reveal that data-driven decision practices significantly influence managerial effectiveness by improving decision quality, strategic alignment, and problem-solving capabilities. The study also confirms that data interpretation capability positively affects strategic decision-making effectiveness among managers. The results highlight that successful digital transformation requires not only technological adoption but also managerial analytical skills and organizational support. The study suggests that organizations should invest in analytics capabilities, digital training programs, and evidence-based decision frameworks to strengthen managerial performance in the digital era.
Abstract: The increasing adoption of digital technologies has transformed strategic decision-making processes in modern organizations. Data-driven decision practices enable managers to utilize organizational data, analytics tools, and evidence-based insights to improve decision quality, reduce uncertainty, and enhance organizational effectiveness. The study ...
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