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Peer reviewedDunn, Rita; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1989
A number of studies conducted during the last decade have found that students' achievement increases when teaching methods match their learning styles--biological and developmental characteristics that affect how they learn. Correlational studies and experimental research studies are reviewed on instructional environments, perceptual preferences,…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education
Learning Style Profile Handbook: II. Accommodating Perceptual, Study, and Instructional Preferences.
Keefe, James W. – 1989
In 1986, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) published a new learning style instrument, the NASSP Learning Style Profile (LSP). The LSP offers educators a well-validated and easy to use instrument for diagnosing the cognitive styles, perceptual response tendencies, and study and instructional preferences of middle level…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests, Educational Environment
Kelly, Diana – 1986
Drawing from a review of the literature, this paper explores the role of university and community college faculty in teaching the growing number of adult students and potential adult students. First, section I offers background on the growth in adult enrollments at Fullerton College (California). Next, section II profiles the adult college…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Students
