The article describes a multi-modal linguistic approach which draws on the existence of student's preferred language or linguistic style corresponding to their preferred learning style. (CL)

The dynamics of perfectionistic thinking as a cognitive style among beginning group leaders are discussed. Suggestions for dealing with the potentially destructive aspects of perfectionistic thinking patterns are also outlined. (Author)

Synthesizes literature on cognitive style and considers issues about its role in continuing medical education research, including whether it should be used as a dependent or independent variable and how it may be used in causal models. (SK)

Discusses the Social Relations Model (Kenny and LaVoie, 1984), which allows one to partition social interaction into component parts. Family interaction data are reanalyzed using the model, and the subtle influence of partners on the behavior of actors is highlighted. The strengths and limitations of the model are discussed. (JAC)

A model is described for changing the emphasis of training in an organization from a teaching process to one of encouraging learning. A case study gives an example of a learning circle in operation. (Author/SK)

Compared grid measures of logically inconsistent construction and preemptive or reductionistic construction with scores from the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire. Logical inconsistency correlated with traits suggesting neuroticism. Preemption correlated with traits suggesting an incredulous approach to life, in agreement with the…

Summarizes limitations of current behavioral based employee management programs which rely heavily on reward and punishment techniques to maximize productivity; describes the new cognitive approaches which assume employees think about the meaning of rewards and punishments and act according to beliefs and expectations; and presents examples of…

A teacher of gifted sixth graders describes how results of the Learning Styles Inventory and contract activity packages (self-contained units of study) led to class-designed rearrangement of the classroom and to rethinking individual learning environments. (CL)

Argues that the discovery of the differences in the left and right brain hemispheres' functioning has profound implications for everyday classroom practices. (MS)

This volume, part of the EDThoughts series, was authored by mathematics education specialists from across the United States. It addresses approximately 50 questions of interest to mathematics educators, including "How does integrated instruction in mathematics affect teaching and learning?" and "What factors contribute most strongly to students'…

This volume, part of the EDThoughts series, was authored by science education specialists from across the United States of America. It addresses approximately 50 questions identified by science educators, including "Can all students learn science?" and "What is the importance of reading and writing in the science curriculum?" Teaching using…

Surveys research on the differences between haptic and visual learners and describes a haptic testing program to help industrial arts teachers work with haptic students. (SK)

Four major considerations must be taken into account when planning a training program: content, external constraints, skills and preferences of faculty, and learning styles of participants. Understanding differences in learning styles can significantly affect the outcome of training. (JOW)

A study was conducted to determine if there are factors in the cognitive styles of disadvantaged students which are unique to that group, and if so, to explore the implications of this cognitive style for the teaching and learning process. (CT)

It was concluded that there seems to be a preference among intermediate level gifted/talented students for those instructional methods emphasizing independence, while students of the general population seem to prefer instructional methods with somewhat more structure. (Author)