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Xudong, Zhu; Li, Jian – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2020
In the current global push to examine the diverse and complex approach in which classroom culture contributes to the shaping of students' learning cultural identity. Classroom culture plays a fundamental role in constructing students' learning competencies, perceptions and behaviors. Thus, this study conceptualizes and contextualizes a collective…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Learning Theories, Individualism, Collectivism
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Kang, Haijun; Lin, Xi – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2019
As China is playing an active role in the World's politics, economy, and cultural circles, being able to communicate in English has become one of the basic life and work skills and a key for global access and integration. High mobile technology penetration, together with the proliferation of mobile learning applications, have made it possible for…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, English (Second Language), Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Hernandez-Nanclares, Nuria; Jimenez-Munoz, Antonio – Research-publishing.net, 2016
The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in Spain has increased the number of degrees taught through English, although secondary schools do not ensure an appropriate set of linguistic skills for bilingual degrees. A holistic, accountable model for Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-supported learning can give students the adequate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Language of Instruction, English
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Strang, Kenneth David – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2009
This paper discusses how a seldom-used statistical procedure, recursive regression (RR), can numerically and graphically illustrate data-driven nonlinear relationships and interaction of variables. This routine falls into the family of exploratory techniques, yet a few interesting features make it a valuable compliment to factor analysis and…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Computer Software, Multiple Regression Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling
Schleicher, Andreas; Zimmer, Karin; Evans, Juliet; Clements, Niccolina – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2009
In response to the need for cross-nationally comparable evidence on student performance, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) launched the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 1997. PISA represents a commitment by governments to monitor the outcomes of education systems through measuring…
Descriptors: Evidence, Familiarity, Outcomes of Education, Foreign Countries
Saban, Kenneth A.; Hanson, David; Lanasa, John M. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2000
Discusses the importance of new product development in contributing to the success of corporations and examines differences between models of corporate culture in Japan and the United States that account for the current Japanese advantage. Highlights include leadership style; work structure; reward and recognition systems; and alternative…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Corporations, Foreign Countries
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Sherry, Simon B.; Hewitt, Paul L.; Flett, Gordon L.; Harvey, Melissa – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2003
P.L. Hewitt and G. L. Flett's (1991b) model of perfectionism dimensions (i.e., self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism) was compared with A. T. Beck's model (G. P. Brown & A.T. Beck, 2002) of dysfunctional attitudes (i.e., perfectionistic attitudes [PA] and dependent attitudes [DA]) in predicting depression in 70…
Descriptors: Patients, Cognitive Style, Depression (Psychology), Personality Traits
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Huxham, Mark; Land, Ray – Innovations in Education and Training International, 2000
Discussion of group work projects in higher education focuses on a comparison of the performance of student groups formed randomly, with those formed using the Honey and Mumford learning styles questionnaire. Describes results that indicate no significant difference in student performances and considers the relationship to the Kolb model.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Group Activities
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Griggs, Shirley; Dunn, Rita – Emergency Librarian, 1996
This article defines learning style, reviews the research on the learning styles of Asian-American adolescents, identifies the cultural values that appear to have an impact on their academic achievement, compares cognitive styles of major cultural groups, and discusses the implications of these findings for teaching and counseling. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Asian American Students, Cognitive Style
Secada, Walter G.; And Others – 1989
This program information guide describes two approaches, Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and Active Mathematics Teaching (AMT), for teaching academic skills in mathematics to limited English proficient (LEP) students. CGI is based on four related teacher competencies: knowing how specific mathematical content is organized in children's minds;…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education
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Phillips, Martin K. – CALICO Journal, 1986
Argues that a framework is needed for computer-assisted language learning (CALL) which would provide criteria for decisions about priorities and emphases. A comparison of two different types of CALL programs is made for the insights they may offer into developmental principles. (SED)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Pawling, Elaine – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1999
Investigates the nature of foreign-language learning using CD-ROM packages and presents case studies that explore cognitive processes and alternative learning experiences which contrast with conventional delivery modes in foreign-language teaching. Concludes that CD-ROMs can promote vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, and independent learning.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction
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Christie, Christina A.; Azzam, Tarek – New Directions for Evaluation, 2005
The purpose of this issue of "New Directions for Evaluation" is to examine, comparatively, the practical application of theorists' approaches to evaluation by examining four evaluations of the same case. The thought is that when asked to evaluate the same program (holding the case constant), the practical distinctions between theorists' approaches…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Interrater Reliability, Meta Analysis, Case Studies
Davidman, Leonard – 1984
Learning style based education (LSBE) is an instructional approach which forms the basis for a new teaching technique, learning style informed instruction (LSII). LSBE is a special form of individualized instruction in which the instructional decisions teachers make about specific students are heavily influenced by knowledge of the characteristic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
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Dunn, Rita; Waggoner, Barbara – Emergency Librarian, 1995
Examines the differences between three instructional systems: learning styles, neuro-linguistic programming, and "Suggestopoedia." Topics include the philosophical basis of each system; teaching methodologies; the use of multimedia; the use of time; environmental settings; and approaches to human emotion, individual sociological differences, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Educational Philosophy, Emotional Experience
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