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Martin, David W. – 1980
Performance becomes degraded when the human processing system undergoes the stress of processing overload. Information processing models are often used to predict how performance will be affected. Single channel models hypothesize that information will either be lost in the queue or processed with delay. Single capacity models predict that for a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Emotional Response
Morales, Edward – 1978
A major problem in using traditional assessment procedures lies in the use of theoretical and statistical assumptions for interpreting and measuring attention, memory, and verbal abilities, and attempting to relate these constructs to academic subjects. With respect to evaluating temperaments and learning styles, the present methods of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Assessment, Individual Characteristics
American Coll. Testing Program, Iowa City, IA. – 1977
Two postsecondary institutions in Michigan, Macomb County Community College and Michigan State University, participated in a two-year program that attempted to implement and evaluate a set of procedures developed for measuring and mapping each student's educational cognitive style and using the resulting maps to individualize educational programs…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, College Instruction, Evaluation Methods
Rink, Otho P. – 1975
To investigate the effects of background music on perception and retention of a dramatic television presentation's cognitive content, 107 English literature students were randomly assigned to one of five background treatments for a play. Four of the videotaped presentations included background music; Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6; Japanese jazz;…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Drama
Griffin, Thomas E. – 1974
If a community college is truly committed to the ideal of individualized learning, it must make a concerted effort to discern the learning style preferences of each student. This document demonstrates that the conceptual framework for such discernment exists in the theory of Educational Sciences, created by Dr. Joseph E. Hill of Oakland Community…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Communication Problems, Developmental Programs
LaRocque, Geraldine E. – 1971
The first part of this address given at the second annual Reading Conference (Montclair, December 1971) offers alternative answers to the question, "In this age of multi-sensory media from which we can learn of the past, the present, and the future in other ways than the written word, must everyone learn to read?" Data from recent research reports…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Conference Reports, English Education, Instructional Innovation
Schuster, Donald H.; And Others – 1976
The Suggestive Accelerative Learning and Teaching Method uses aspects of suggestion and unusual styles of presenting material to accelerate classroom learning. The essence of this technique is the use of a combination of physical relaxation exercises, mental concentration and suggestive principles to strengthen a person's ego and expand his memory…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Guides, Instructional Innovation
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Seidenberg, Pearl L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
Research on learning-disabled secondary school students' academic deficits, response to classroom environment, and response to instructional interventions is integrated with research on metacognition in text learning. A metacognitive orientation is recommended for instructional intervention programs, which should address general comprehension…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Intervention
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Dunn, Rita – Journal of Reading, 1988
Discusses recent research on learning style, revealing some of the problems with the research as well as how work on learning modality can help students with trouble in school. Also discusses tests that identify learning style, and advises teachers to keep an open mind about learning style research. (SKC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Modalities
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Smyth, William Douglas; Bebensee, Elisabeth Lord – Reading Improvement, 1983
Describes the Success in Reading and Writing Program, designed to help students with attention deficit disorders by involving all four language processes. (FL)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Processing
Keying In, 1997
This issue focuses on the multiple types of intelligences that students and teachers possess, and provides tips for using this information in the business education classroom. The following articles are included: "How Do Students Learn Best and How Can Teachers Best Help Them?"; "Multiple Intelligences in Action in the Business Classroom";…
Descriptors: Business Education, Cognitive Style, Kinesthetic Perception, Learning Modalities
Huang, Jianyi – 1997
This book discusses the experiences of Chinese students and scholars in the United States including their educational backgrounds, their English study and proficiency, and their academic performance, activities, and achievements. It also considers cognitive, learning, and thinking styles of these students and scholars as well as their personal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adjustment (to Environment), Chinese, Cognitive Style
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Avery, Patricia G.; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Provides an overview of the nature, purpose, and instructional research related to semantic mapping. Offers a vivid description of how semantic mapping was used in a secondary social studies classroom, including how the teacher and students viewed the method. Suggests ideas and resources for interested teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, Associative Learning, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures
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Hillis, Michael R.; Eschenbach, John F. von – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Proposes using instructional games as a means of reaching students with varying learning styles. Describes several games involving problem solving, role playing, and simulations. The games incorporate aspects of Sternberg's theory that intelligence can be conceptualized as analytic, creative, or practical. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Educational Games, Educational Strategies
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Ryles, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1996
This study compared outcomes for 74 congenitally legally blind adults who learned to read braille or print as their original reading medium. Those who learned to read using braille had higher employment rates and educational levels, were more financially self-sufficient, and spent more time reading than did those who learned to read using print.…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Congenital Impairments
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