Abstract

The primary objective of this research is to examine the impact of learning styles and heart-felt based learning (Al-Qalb) on internalizing the knowledge among the teachers in Greater Male’ region of Maldives. A sample of 107 teachers from various schools were selected using convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire with a Likert-scale was distributed via google form among the schoolteachers. The data was analysed using regression analysis via SPSS 22.0. The result indicated that visual, auditory learning styles and Al-Qalb (heartfelt learning) have significantly positive impact on internalizing knowledge among the schoolteachers in Greater Male’ region of Maldives. However, the study did not find any significant influence of kinesthetic learning style on internalizing knowledge. Therefore, it is concluded that Al-Qalb (heart-felt learning), visual and auditory learning style are key determinants of internalizing knowledge. This means that the organization should promote and cultivate the visual, auditory and Al-Qalb among the teachers to ensure knowledge is transferred as well as retained. This study is significant for Maldives as this study confirmed that heart-based learning in internalizing the knowledge the Greater Male’ area.  Therefore, the implication of this research is to generate new knowledge, fill the gaps in the existing literature and provides valuable insights for the educators, policy makers, and curriculum developers regarding the relationship between heart-based learning (Al Qalb) and internalizing the knowledge