Defines and discusses applied academics and learning-style characteristics. Discusses the integration of learning-style theory and applied academics and their usefulness for tech prep. (SR)

Describes the Dunn and Dunn learning styles model. Discusses implementation of the model at an elementary school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and how it has contributed to students' success. (SR)

Uses a learning styles construct to analyze why it may be difficult for some people to work with others. Concludes that while environmental, sociological, and emotional preferences are important, it is most important to honor physiological preferences. Notes that teachers need to understand their own style preferences when dealing with difficult…

The New York City Department of Education has recently set forth new mandates for the redesign of classrooms. Teachers must be taught how to redesign their classrooms correctly so that all students will be provided with the necessary space to accommodate their environmental learning-style preferences. By altering the classroom, teachers give some…

Suggests that a thorough knowledge of students' learning styles can help counselors, in consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, develop strategies and programs that meet student needs. (FL)

Relates the story of a ninth-grade student who worked to convince the school board to allow changes in policy to adapt to his best friend's strong reaction to bright lights which handicapped his friend's efforts to learn. Urges teachers to experiment with learning styles and add to the existing body of research. (SR)

Argues that the science curriculum of the future should attempt to link a working knowledge of science to the common aspects of everyday life. Shows how such an objective relates to the belief systems of individual students, which often vary from that of instructors. (HB)

Describes how a North Carolina elementary school altered teaching methods to suit the varied learning styles of the students based on the results of a learning styles inventory. Discusses changes made based on students' perceptual preferences, time of day preferences, environmental preferences, and sociological preferences. Notes that discipline…

Discusses five strategies teachers can use to help struggling students: teaming, hands-on activities, practical applications, minimal time spans, and enrichment. Suggests creativity and practicality are imperative if teachers wish to help "applied" students grow both academically and personally. (RS)

Reviews research on learning style and explains why it is important for educators to become aware of this research. (FL)

Suggests that the research literature that supports American instructional leadership theory and practice has limited transferability in other cultural contexts. Claims that teachers in multicultural classrooms need to "become" immigrants and minorities, and that teacher education programs must help future teachers to adapt by exposing them to…

Presents the outline and rationale for a three-hour workshop on learning styles designed for use with teachers, counselors, and administrators. (SR)

Argues that one critically useful approach to a standards-based educational system is the learning style approach--that is, addressing the learning style strengths and preferences of students. Discusses what learning style means; notes research on its effectiveness; and discusses strategies and teaching-style characteristics to help students meet…

The author reviews some research, particularly that of Roger Sperry, substantiating the existence of different thinking styles in the two brain hemispheres and the development of this differentiation in infancy and childhood. She draws some implications for elementary teaching. (SJL)

Discusses: research showing the effectiveness of teaching to students' learning styles in raising student achievement; the "Learning Style Inventory," a test for identifying learning styles; what the LSI reveals and how it affects learning; how learning-style teachers and schools differ from conventional teachers and schools; and…