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Peer reviewedDunn, Rita; Griggs, Shirley A. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
This paper compares and contrasts the findings of studies on the learning styles of multicultural subgroups in the United States in terms of the categories of the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model. It concludes that individual rather than group characteristics must be addressed when providing instruction--regardless of cultural or racial…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences
Harvey, Joan C. – 1981
Research has suggested that race and sex are strongly associated with the "imposter phenomenon" (I-P), a secret, intense, subjective self-perception of phoniness experienced by many high achievers. Sex, race, and perceived atypicality were examined in relation to the imposter phenomenon for 30 persons with adequate achievement in career…
Descriptors: Achievement, Attribution Theory, Cognitive Style, Fear of Success
Peer reviewedWiesenberg, Faye P. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1992
Learning outcomes of Alberta Native and non-Native adult learners were differentially affected by relative preference for visual versus verbal learning style. Also demonstrated were the importance of individual differences and the complex interaction of learning style preference, instructional materials, learning task, and cultural background.…
Descriptors: Adult Students, American Indians, Canada Natives, Cognitive Style
Soar, Robert S.; Soar, Ruth, M. – 1978
Four general problems (two substantive, two methodological) were addressed in a research project: (1) Does the nature of the pupil or the setting make a difference in the teaching style which is most effective? (2) Does the cognitive level of the learning objective make a difference? (3) How can relationships within the classroom be analyzed? and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
Download full textThomas, John W. – 1978
Current research and though regarding the relationship of individual difference (ID) factors to achievement in the basic skills is reviewed. Four major categories and nine subcategories of ID factors are defined and serve as the framework for the review: status factors (age, sex, and race, ethnic group, and socioeconomic status); intelligence…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Basic Skills
Matthews, Doris B. – 1995
This study examined the learning styles of postsecondary and secondary students in selected institutions throughout South Carolina. The sample included over 2,000 college and university students and over 6,000 high school students. The five-phased research program examined: (1) the learning styles of first-year college students; (2) the learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, College Freshmen, College Role
