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Lemire, David – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2002
Considers three serious problems associated with learning styles: confusion in definitions, weaknesses in reliability and validity, and the identification of relevant characteristics in instructional settings, or aptitude-treatment interactions. Discusses four basic groups of learning styles that developmental educators should be aware of.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Developmental Programs, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Mar, Mary – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1999
Explores how a developmental framework can be used in teaching college students learning strategies. Suggests that a developmental framework can add to educators' effectiveness in assessing students' needs and providing appropriate instruction, as well as in showing them how to help students acquire academic literacy and learning strategies that…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Higher Education

Fritz, Margaret – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2002
Defines active learning as students actively involved in the learning process. Suggests that to learn actively, students need to know their learning styles and engage with the subject matter. Concludes that students who know their learning styles and are allowed to choose time management methods, note-taking systems, textbook marking methods and…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cognitive Style, Group Discussion, Higher Education

O'Hear, Michael F., Ed.; And Others – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1986
Addressing issues on developmental education, instructional and learning methods, learning assistance and academic support, and reading and research, this issue of the Journal of College Reading and Learning includes the following articles: "Moving the Mountain to Mohammed: Study Skills Tutoring in the Residence Halls" (J. L. Rogers); "Memory…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Processes, Reading Instruction, Reading Research

Lemire, David – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2000
Describes background literature associated with learning styles, the biological basis for learning styles and problems associated with using learning styles in education. Identifies four problems associated with learning styles research. Describes the results of a comparison of four learning styles instruments. (NH)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Concurrent Validity

Taylor, Shawn – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 1999
Considers how many students come to hold mistaken beliefs about the learning process, thus depriving themselves of the opportunity to reason out their difficulties and discover their capabilities. Explores how students, through developing metacognitive skills, can examine misconceptions about learning and begin to acquire new habits of thoughts…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Metacognition