This book reports on various studies that have increased our understanding of why females and males learn different kinds and amounts of mathematics. In particular, this book explicates the Autonomous Learning Behavior model, proposed by Fennema and Peterson, which is a possible explanation of the development of gender differences in mathematics.…

People have been trying to make learning happen throughout the recorded development of the human species-and no doubt for some time before anyone tried to describe it in words. There is now a vast literature about learning and teaching. Some of it is scholarly. There is also an abundant 'how to do it' literature, spanning learning, teaching and…

Noting the increase in interactive museums and science centers and children's exuberant reaction to hands-on exhibits, this guide provides tips for parents on how to prepare for a museum visit and how to encourage the learning process during the visit. The first part of the guide discusses the shift in museum policy from "hands off" to…

The annual "Yearbook" of the National Business Education Association presents the latest research, teaching strategies, and suggested resources for all areas of business education. The chapters of part 1, "Business Education Perspectives," are: (1) "The Foundations of Business Education" (Mary Margaret Hosler); (2) "Delivery Systems for Business…

The relationship between students' learning styles and Internet use was studied in a college course in which technology was infused. The setting was a large multisection undergraduate education course on lifespan human development. The course was a traditional on-campus course in which technology was infused through an interactive course Web site,…

This paper focuses on the implementation of the multiple intelligences (MI) theory in 21st century teaching and learning environment, suggesting that it offers a new tool for effective teaching and learning at all levels. The eight current MI include: verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic,…

Discusses how David R. Kolb's methodology of identifying four types of student learning styles can be helpful in teaching introductory economics and gives two examples of how this is being done at Hazard Community College (Kentucky). Includes an appendix designed to present a step-by-step process for teachers using the Kolb method for the first…

This paper investigates the effects of faculty learning style on students' grades in five different class sections at the University of Central Florida. Convenience samples were drawn from the five classes to determine if there was a relationship between teacher learning style and student achievement in their classes, which were: Chemistry I,…

This book offers a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning strategies to further the theory of multiple intelligences. The creative strategies that address each of the intelligences identified by Howard Gardner are illustrated with charts and diagrams and include many activities that apply to the teaching of all subjects. The chapters,…

This paper emphasizes the importance of avoiding stereotypes about older people in college and university centers for retirement, noting that members of centers for retirement are members of a generation recently in command. There is much folklore about older people and the aging process, and Americans tend to believe too much in the myths of…

Cognitive style was modified in a sample of 50 impulsive and 50 reflective fourth-grade boys. Subjects viewed a film-mediated model displaying a response style opposite to their own cognitive style. The specific cues in the model's behavior which facilitated shifts in cognitive style varied with the intellectual levels of the subject. (Author/WY)

Investigated elements of cognitive style that might predict leadership style. Compared balanced task-process style leaders with dominant style leaders for cognitive style differences. Identified six cognitive style elements predicting task orientation and eight predicting process orientation. (RC)

Presented is a questionnaire to help individuals determine their own unique thinking style: pragmatist, analyst, realist, synthesist, and idealist. Questionnaire is from "Styles of Thinking: Strategies for Asking Questions, Making Decisions, and Solving Problems" by Robert Bramson and Allen Harrison. (JN)

Literature treating the influence of cultural differences on learning style is summarized and educational planning recognizing individual learning styles is called for. (MJL)

Discusses Johnson's theory that information can be gathered in either a systematic or spontaneous manner and that this information will be analyzed either internally or externally, and considers some of its implications for understanding group interactions. Models of decision-making styles and characteristics and the problem-solving process are…