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Bodine, Robert L. – 1977
In order to study the effects of cognitive style, task structure, and task setting on student achievement and attitudes, structured and unstructured tasks were presented to students in both group and individual settings. It was postulated that through small group and individual activities an individual may display his/her best cognitive style of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Educational Research, Group Behavior

Miller, Judith E.; And Others – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 1993
Reports a survey of students' satisfaction in a cooperative learning college-level introductory biology course offered, with changes, over 3 years. The survey found that cognitive diversity increases group conflict and concluded that there can be no "perfect course" due to the diversity of cognitive styles found in any class. Using a…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Style, College Instruction, College Students