Describes a study in which the computer has emerged as an important factor in revolution of concrete--privileged medium for the growth of alternative voices in addressing the world of formal systems. Focuses on a concrete way of knowing and concludes that recent technological developments in interfaces, programming philosophy, and artificial…

A counselor/teacher explains a process to help students realize greater emotional competency in classroom learning: using the Human Dynamics model for understanding learning differences; having teachers and students collaborate on the student- identified learning dynamic and identify necessary emotional competencies; and completing student…

A study of 50 entrepreneurs in small businesses (fashion design, entertainment, new media) identified factors that helped them learn and develop their business, especially situated learning, networking, and mentoring. Similar naturalistic approaches are recommended for further and higher education focused on entrepreneurship. (SK)

This case study is a preliminary look at different styles associated with different activities preferred by students in a foreign language homestay situation, in this case 29 American college students in Guatemala, the stability of their choices of activities, and increments in their Spanish language performance after one month. (Author/VWL)

Describes multiple intelligences, personality types, and learning styles. Identifies online instruments for identifying them. Gives strategies for teaching each type. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

Introduces a study conducted to establish the relevance and significance of a new model to describe individual differences in learning patterns among college students in the general chemistry program. Concludes that individual students learn and demonstrate understanding in different ways, and understanding those differences makes for more…

Study of 105 Brunei secondary school students investigating interactive effects of feedback levels using aptitude treatment interaction (ATI) approach and cognitive styles (field dependent-independent (FDI) in multimedia presentations found differences between no feedback (NF) and knowledge of results (KOR), NF and elaborated feedback (EF), none…

Students taught leadership and ethics using asynchronous computer simulation (n=83) were compared with 113 taught conventionally. The treatment group performed better on questions written at the knowledge, comprehension, and analysis levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, regardless of learning mode preferences. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

This article discusses how teachers use sensory inputs and physical outputs to define learning channels that students use during specific instruction and how teachers can arrange the sensory inputs and physical outputs on a grid to form a learning channel matrix. Three examples of learning channel matrices are presented. (Contains references.)…

Results of the Group Embedded Figures Test and Myers Briggs Type Indicator for 178 agricultural education freshmen showed 56% were field independent (FI); field dependent (FD) and FI students differed in choice of major; FD students were more likely to have lower grade point average; and as their style moved from dependence to independence, grade…

The learning style of 187 animal science students and 4 instructors was identified (56% field independent). There was a low correlation between students' Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) scores and their evaluation of instructor performance, regardless of instructors' GEFT scores. Achievement was not significantly correlated with learning style.…

Highlights the views of three keynote speakers who will share their insights into the future of the camp experience at the next American Camping Association National Conference. Environmentalist Bill McKibben, educator Cynthia Tobias, and futurist Ira Blumenthal focus, respectively, on connecting children to the natural world, understanding…

Focuses on a current research project that examines the measurement of learner characteristics (multiple intelligence, learning style, learner ability), learner perceptions of the classroom (constructivist learning environment survey and views about teaching and learning), and learner constructs. (Author/MM)

Investigates students' conceptions of force, their methodological characteristics, and their most widely used theoretical foundations. Compares research carried out from 1975-1985 with later research in the period 1985-1995. (Contains 85 references.) (Author/YDS)

Results of a study into the relationships between students' academic performance and their cognitive and learning styles are presented. A questionnaire containing three instruments assessing learning and cognition was distributed to second- and final-year undergraduates studying on a general and business management degree. The outcomes of this are…