According to the Myers Briggs Type Inventory completed by 18 preservice agricultural teachers at Montana State University and 25 at Ohio State University, they tended to be field independent, the females more so than national norms. Both groups preferred learner-centered instruction. Many field-independent women tended to exhibit field-dependent…

Examined learning style characteristics of Mexican-American students (n=687) in grades 4 through 6 and compared results to those from 70,000 Anglo-American children. Compared to Anglo Americans, Mexican-American students preferred formal seating designs and were significantly more peer oriented. Sex differences also were found. (Author/NB)

Reviews theoretical and research literature on learner strategies and self-directed language learning, particularly concerning the role of metacognitive knowledge in learning. Argues that too little attention is given to the function of metacognition in language learning. Practical implications for second-language instruction are discussed.…

A study of 146 university students attempted to identify a combination of learning modalities that might be correlated with foreign language anxiety. A setwise multiple regression analysis revealed that, of 20 learning-modality variables, only responsibility and peer-orientation appeared to be related to foreign-language anxiety. (Author/VWL)

Explores relationships among school students' (n=189) acquisition of meaningful understandings of protein synthesis. Analysis of student-generated analogies revealed unique patterns in students' understandings of this topic. Contains 41 references. (Author/WRM)

Chess is an interactive, authentic, three-dimensional activity that naturally supports and encourages marginalized students in successful transitions. Chess can also help educators gain a wider understanding of what it means to be, and who is perceived to be, intelligent. Discusses eight specific ways in which chess can be beneficial in an…

Examines the relationship between learning styles and writing anxiety with female (n=72) and male (n=18) graduate students. Findings reveal that students with the highest levels of writing anxiety tended to be those who prefer to learn in warm environments, lacked self-motivation, liked structure, were peer-oriented learners, were…

Analyzes three strands of research concerning the relationship between pupil cognitive style and three factors: pupil performance in General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) technology examination project work, the teaching strategy, and teacher and pupil motivation. Reveals that all three of these factors are affected by the student's…

Offers suggestions to technology education teachers for motivating African-American youth who are at risk of dropping out of school and society. Suggests using their unique learning styles and emphasizing the fun of technology. (JOW)

Because of differences in cultural backgrounds and learning styles, some children have a difficult time verbalizing their emotions or appear resistant to talking about themselves. Describes a technique, referred to as the mutual storytelling writing game, that has been found to be useful for children who have difficulty in engaging in traditional…

Suggests teachers helping older students in computer-aided classrooms should (1) expect these students to perform more slowly and to make more errors; (2) avoid comparisons that cause confusion due to students' prior knowledge; (3) be aware of the danger of overload from information clutter; and (4) sequence assignments based on scaffolding…

Only by exploring practical questions with teachers and considering their wisdom concerning brain-based resources can we accommodate multiple ways of knowing, while honoring the demands of curriculum mandates, state requirements, and college entrance expectations. A checklist enables teachers to survey specific approaches (collaboration, cultural…

A study of 24 Open University students found that adult distance learners approach learning either as reformulation of, or challenge to, texts. Those who reformulate may display surface knowledge but little engagement with issues. Those who challenge may create their own knowledge but fail in terms of instructors' expectations. (SK)

Physicians, physician educators, and nonphysician educators attended a workshop on learning style and personality type inventories. One month later participants were interviewed regarding their reactions to the inventories. Physicians found the inventories interesting and fun to take and thought the styles and types of information were applicable…

Investigated the impact of a multiple intelligences (MI) curriculum on elementary students, parents, and teachers. Classroom observations; teacher, parent, and student interviews; and parent surveys indicated that all respondents were very positive about the MI concept and about schoolwide implementation. Implementation of MI concepts was uneven…