In a discussion of teaching geared to student needs, examples of English-as-a-Second-Language learning styles and strategies are presented, followed by a description of a theoretical framework that encompasses the styles and strategies. Implications for classroom practice are considered. (13 references) (LB)

Creativity is an abstract concept, not a measurable, observable behavior. There is little correspondence between intelligence and creativity functions. Educators need not pierce the mythology of genius or formally define creativity to foster creative thinking. Teachers can nourish the seeds of creativity by engaging students' learning styles and…

Reviews two models used to support college reading and study skills programs. Outlines a three-stage developmental model to support the learner-centered model where individuals are allowed to develop skills and strategies in their own way and style. (SR)

Explored age differences in expression of depression. Among 118 young adults and 107 community-residing elderly individuals, found that, in young adults, cognitive belief factors "externality/control" and "dependency/emotionality" were associated with affective and cognitive aspects of depression. Among older adults, cognitive…

Summarizes three recent Dutch studies in the field of functional text research (text which has concrete goals that must be achieved by lay readers). Focuses on the use of and failure to use software manuals, the minimalist approach and learning styles, and the effect of using decision tables. (SR)

Effectiveness of training for public agency employees demands on adapting methods to individual learning styles. Trainers should assess employees' learning styles and create training environments that are affectively, perceptually, symbolically, or behaviorally complex, as appropriate. (SK)

Discusses the achievement gap of Mexican Americans and other groups in the United States as essentially a question of economics and, suggests that the solution lies in greater access to the wider society. (48 references) (JL)

A study of adult students entering postsecondary institutions (n=187) found that their brain dominance was significantly related to their learning styles. The positive relationship and lack of a pattern among students indicates that they have different learning styles and individual instructional needs. (JOW)

Recounts one teacher's experience at unsuccessfully solving spatial problems in a workshop experimenting with individualistic and cooperative learning approaches to problem solving. This humbling experience reminded the author that failure is humiliating and can arise from simply not knowing how to think about a task. All humans are "at-risk"…

The learning style mean scores of 539 Pennsylvania 4-H members were below the national norm on 4 of 5 cognitive subscales. It was recommended that nonformal education such as 4-H stress such cognitive skills as ability to think, solve problems, and process information. (SK)

Despite the importance of parental involvement, many parents do not know how to help their children's learning. Teachers can help by identifying children's learning style and sharing ways to enhance school performance using this information. (SK)

Educators' most pressing leadership challenge is tapping each individual's full mental capacity and evoking the highest levels of quality, performance, and productivity. Building learning communities depends on resolving issues related to quality and excellence, governance and restructuring, organizational linkages, diversity as capacity, better…

Describes the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model, along with selected instructional strategies for teaching word recognition to students who cannot master vocabulary and selected language arts skills through conventional methods. Notes that research has revealed the impact of teaching such students through their learning style…

Reviews the challenges that college-level English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs present to instructors and students. Offers suggestions for authentic language experiences in classroom settings. Analyzes the literature on language and literacy, whole language, and learning styles. Offers examples of thematic units tailored to elicit authentic…

The Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude were administered to 60 students at a day treatment center for violent youth. Analysis determined that verbal ability was the single most powerful predictor of successful mainstreaming into public schools. Higher verbal composite quotients were associated with successful mainstreaming. (SK)