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Download full textSethy, Satya Sundar – Online Submission, 2008
The aim of this paper is to discuss the nature and status of distance education in the age of globalization, i.e. how best it fits for the present educational scenario. In this connection, we will discuss how Blended Learning (hence after, BL) is one among the other learning strategies mostly helpful for the learners. Keeping this view in mind,…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Global Approach, Distance Education, Learning Modalities
Peer reviewedDunn, Rita – Exceptional Children, 1990
The article critiques a 1987 (Kavale and Forness) meta-analysis which concluded that research does not support modality-based instruction. The study is faulted for its selection criteria as well as its failure to consider demographic differences, achievement level differences, multiplicity of preferences, definitions of terms, effect-size…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedKavale, Kenneth A.; Forness, Steven R. – Exceptional Children, 1990
This response to Dunn (EC 221 793) reaffirms the conclusions of a meta analysis on modality-based instruction, through elaboration of the study's selection criteria and methodological factors. Although modality-based instruction is seen to be intuitively appealing, educators are encouraged, instead, to apply instructional methods of proven…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedBowen, Dorothy N. – International Library Review, 1988
Describes a study that examined the cognitive styles of African students in order to propose appropriate strategies for bibliographic instruction in African colleges. The results of the cognitive tests given to students are presented, and recommendations for appropriate teaching strategies are outlined. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Kerr, Brenda – 1999
This paper emphasizes research-based reasons for adding audio to multimedia presentations. The first section summarizes suggestions from a review of research on the effectiveness of audio media when accompanied by other forms of media; types of research studies (e.g., evaluation, intra-medium, and aptitude treatment interaction studies) are also…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Software Development
Marzano, Robert J. – 1987
Advances in cognitive science have greatly increased our knowledge of how the human mind stores and uses information. That knowledge can be used to decompose curricular objectives so as to increase the specificity of instruction to a level of precision that should greatly enhance student writing. This article identifies some major types of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Curriculum Design
