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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
Peer reviewedHiemstra, Roger – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1977
Preferences for and learning activity in instrumental and expressive education are examined. Interview data of 256 Nebraskans, 55 or older, show preference differences according to sex, race, marital status, and location grouping. Comparisons with earlier (1972) data are included. An increased, overall preference for instrumental education was…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Individual Differences, Learning Processes
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
