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An Evaluation of Modality Preference Using a "Morse Code" Recall Task
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Hansen, Louise; Cottrell, David – Journal of Experimental Education, 2013
Advocates of modality preference posit that individuals have a dominant sense and that when new material is presented in this preferred modality, learning is enhanced. Despite the widespread belief in this position, there is little supporting evidence. In the present study, the authors implemented a Morse code-like recall task to examine whether…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Learning Modalities, Recall (Psychology), Experiments
Lecture Attendance and Web Based Lecture Technologies: A Comparison of Student Perceptions and Usage Patterns
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von Konsky, Brian R.; Ivins, Jim; Gribble, Susan J. – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2009
This paper investigates the impact of web based lecture recordings on learning and attendance at lectures. Student opinions regarding the perceived value of the recordings were evaluated in the context of usage patterns and final marks, and compared with attendance data and student perceptions regarding the usefulness of lectures. The availability…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Student Attitudes, Learning Modalities, Learning Experience
Flexible Delivery and Apprentice Training: Preferences, Problems and Challenges.
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Smith, Peter J. – Journal of Vocational Education & Training: The Vocational Aspect of Education, 2000
Australian apprentices (n=389) expressed a preference for well-structured training with clear expectations in social learning contexts. Results were at odds with current flexible delivery methods that unstructured, self-directed, and independent learning approaches. (Contains 41 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Cognitive Style, Foreign Countries, Job Training
VAKT for Basic Subtraction Facts.
Thornton, Carol A.; Toohey, Margaret A. – 1985
Guidelines are presented for modifying basic instruction of subtraction facts for elementary level learning disabled students. A detailed case study is used to illustrate a five-step structured program: (1) find a way to work it out; (2) add to check; (3) learn the partner facts; (4) study families of facts; (5) review and practice. The selection…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Audiovisual Aids, Cognitive Style, Foreign Countries
Renewing the Rural Environment: A Real Life Story of Rural Change.
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Gill, Merri – Education in Rural Australia, 1996
A mother describes the troubles she and her daughter had with her daughter's education until Robert Owens gave a weekend workshop on values-based accelerated learning. Knowing that there are different learning styles that can be matched by appropriate teaching styles enabled her to understand her daughter's problems and develop strategies to help…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Modalities
What Affect Student Cognitive Style in the Development of Hypermedia Learning System?
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Lee, Catherine Hui Min; Cheng, Yuk Wing; Rai, Shri; Depickere, Arnold – Computers and Education, 2005
Recent developments in learning technology such as hypermedia is becoming widespread and offer significant contribution to improve the delivery of learning and teaching materials. A key factor in the development of hypermedia learning system is cognitive style (CS) as it relates to users' information processing habits, representing individual…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Hypermedia, Information Processing, Educational Quality