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Peer reviewedFraser, W. J.; Nieman, M. M. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 1996
A survey of 2,071 first-year students in university distance-education programs found the two most common learning strategies were repetitive reading of course materials and summarization of facts. Wide variation in strategies was found, apparently determined by both learner characteristics and nature and design of instructional materials,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, College Freshmen, College Students, Course Content
