Abstract
This study explored the relationship between the dominant teaching styles of Grade 10 Science teachers and the preferred learning styles of students to develop a PISA-based enriched lesson plan. Employing descriptive and correlational research methods, the study identified common teaching styles—Expert, Formal Authority, Personal Model, Facilitator, and Delegator—and prevalent learning styles—Independent, Dependent, Avoidant, Participant, Competitive, and Collaborative. Findings revealed that the Facilitator teaching style was most frequently used, while students predominantly exhibited a Dependent learning style. Pearson correlation analysis confirmed significant associations between teaching and learning styles, highlighting the need for instructional alignment. Based on these results, a PISA-based lesson plan was developed using the 7Es instructional framework, integrating interactive and real-world applications through the LUMI platform. This lesson plan was designed to support both Facilitator and Dependent learning approaches, ensuring adaptability to diverse educational needs. Expert evaluation affirmed its quality and relevance. The study underscores the importance of aligning teaching methods with student learning preferences to enhance engagement and academic performance. It also emphasizes the potential of PISA-based strategies in improving instructional practices, offering insights for educators, administrators, and curriculum developers in advancing science education.
