Exploring the Influence of Learning Culture on the Effectiveness of Pedagogical Tools within Management Faculties

The learning culture remained a vital factor and was identified as important due to the changing nature of learning toward flexible and more geographically spread. This research project seeks to explore and better understand the lived experience of the academic staff and undergraduate learner perspectives on the influence of learning culture on the effectiveness of different pedagogical tools within management schools. The study was conducted in four different parts of the world (the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Pakistan), which are unique in their learning cultures and styles. Therefore, it is important to examine the literature to investigate the influence of learning culture on the effective delivery of various pedagogical tools. The research revealed that lectures, PowerPoint presentations (PPTs), lecture notes, class debates, group projects, role play, case studies, internships, guest speakers, mentoring, technology-embedded devices (mobile phone, gaming, simulation, virtual learning environment VLE), multiple choice questions, and reading and writing remained one most effective pedagogical tool but their application is varied throughout four business schools due to the cultural perception of academics and students. The influence of learning culture on the effectiveness of pedagogical tools was found to be challenging. Learning was found to be associated with the values, beliefs, and attitudes that an individual holds and supports.