In March, 2006 the Principal's Attitudes Toward the Knowledge, Value, and Application of Learning Styles with Students in Therapeutic Settings survey developed by the author was distributed to 120 principals belonging to the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Two mailings yielded a return of 68 (56.6%) usable survey instruments from which principals' self-reporting on knowledge, value and application of learning styles was examined. Focus for this study was provided through three research questions: (a) to determine to what extent principals in therapeutic settings self-reported general knowledge of learning style applications, (b) to determine to what extent principals exhibit positive attitudes toward the use of learning style theory- supported instructional methods and materials, and (c) to determine to what extent principals in therapeutic settings support the application of learning style theory. All administrators reported general knowledge of learning style theories, three basic learning styles, and matching teaching strategies with learning styles. All administrators believed that students do exhibit different learning styles, learning styles have a place in education, and teachers should receive learning style training. They also expressed the belief that learning styles impact student learning, matching teaching strategies to learning styles was important for academic success, a learning style inventory was necessary, and matching mental health disorders to learning styles was important for academic achievement. The most documented change due to learning style-based instruction was evidenced by test scores and earned grades. All administrators wanted to learn more about learning styles. Almost 90% of administrators indicated that they were providing learning style training. Almost 100% (95.6%) reported they observed improvement on academic achievement due to learning style-based instruction.

Learning in the classroom can occur as a combination of students' personal effort to study class material, the instructor's attempt to present class material, and the interaction that takes place between instructor and students. In a more traditional setting, instructors can lecture by writing notes on a chalkboard or a whiteboard. If instructors want to display prepared lecture slides, they can use the overhead projector and write additional notes on top of these overhead transparencies. With many technological advances, various researchers are advocating towards integration between technology and learning. With the advent of tablet PCs, researchers recognize the potential usefulness of its functions within the classroom. Not only can electronic materials be presented via the computer, tablet PCs allow instructors to handwrite notes on top of the slides, mimicking manual devices such as the overhead. Even though the use of tablet PCs can be advantageous to instructors and students, no research found so far has focused on the issue of how well tablet PC features address varying learning styles of students (e.g. visually oriented vs. text-based learning). According to Felder, "understanding learning style differences is thus an important step in designing balanced instruction that is effective for all students” [22]. Hence, this research explores the correlation between tablet-based presentation systems and learning styles by taking two approaches: performing a pilot study and distributing a survey. The results from these approaches are evaluated to yield statistically significant conclusions on how well tablet-based presentation systems encompass the different learning needs of student.

Statistics is a course that is required for a majority of undergraduate college students in a wide variety of majors. It is not just required for Statistics or Mathematics majors, but also for those undergraduate college students majoring in Biology, Engineering, Sociology, and countless other majors. It can often be seen as a daunting course, especially for those who feel that mathematics is not their strongest subject. Students begin to dislike the course before even starting and this can carry on throughout the entirety of the course. This thesis will focus primarily on students’ perceptions and attitudes toward their statistics courses rather than their performance. Many courses are taught a specific way that is conducive to all learning styles, which may lead to the students not enjoying or understanding their statistics course. The students’ learning style may also be correlated to their attitude and perception of statistics. The goal of this thesis is to better understand the college students in order to adapt the current methods so that student can enjoy the course, appreciate the knowledge they learn and its impact on their future career paths.

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The relationship between learning (styles and learning strategies) by sex is studied, in a sample of students admitted to university aged 17-21. The theories and concepts related to measurements are explained. Results have educational implications, and reveal differences by sex in relation to how the processes and transformation of the information. Keywords: Learning styles, learning strategies, college students. / Se estudia la relación entre los estilos y las estrategias de aprendizaje y el rol del sexo en una muestra de estudiantes que ingresa a la universidad, cuyo rango de edad es de 17 a 21 años. Se explican las teorías y conceptos respecto de los instrumentos de medición utilizados. Se analizan los resultados obtenidos y los estadísticos correspondientes de la aplicación de los cuestionarios usados en la muestra. Los resultados tienen implicaciones educativas, y revelan diferencias por sexo en relación al modo de procesar y transformar la información.

What is being discussed in education is currently contextualized within the network society, where formal and informal co-learning are indispensable in the development and exercise of social, cultural, cognitive, both technological mastery and fluency as professional on citizenship skills. The main goal of reflection isto identify indicators of co-learning styles that favor the development of digital skills. We present a descriptive analysis supported by bibliographic references, reflections and discussions of space dialog weSPOT Community CoLearn project coordinated by the researcher Alexandra Okada Open University. The results thusbring a contribution to thinking about theories of learning styles and emerging digital skills. / Una de las discusiones de la educación actual se contextualiza dentro de la sociedad en red, donde el coaprendizaje formal e informal son indispensables en el desarrollo y ejercicio de actividades sociales, culturales, cognitivas, tanto en el dominio de la tecnología y la fluidez como las competencias profesionales en la ciudadanía. El principal propósito de esta reflexión es identificar los indicadores de estilos de coaprendizaje que favorezcan el desarrollo de habilidades digitales. Se presenta un análisis descriptivo apoyado por referencias bibliográficas, reflexiones y discusiones del espacio de diálogo del proyecto weSPOT de la Comunidad CoLearn, coordinado por la investigadora Alexandra Okada de la Open University. Así, los resultados aportan al conocimiento, pensando en las teorías de los estilos de aprendizaje y nuevas habilidades digitales. / A discussão da educação na atualidade é contextualizada no âmbito da sociedade em rede, onde a coaprendizagem formal e informal são imprescindíveis no desenvolvimento e exercício de competências sociais, culturais, cognitivas, tecnológicas tanto para o domínio e fluência profissional como no exercícioda cidadania. O principal objetivo da reflexão aqui presente é: identificar os indicadores dos estilos de coaprendizagem que propiciam o desenvolvimento das competências digitais. Apresentamos uma análise descritiva suportada por referenciais bibliográficos, reflexões e discussões do espaço de diálogo do projeto weSPOT da Comunidade Colearn sob a coordenação da pesquisadora Alexandra Okada da Open University. Os resultados trazem assim um contributo para opensamento sobre as teorias dos estilos de aprendizagem e as competências digitais emergentes.

<p>A literature study focusing on teaching and learning in higher education in South Africa was conducted. Theories relevant to adult learning were also examined. These included behaviourist, cognitive, humanistic and social learning theories which were found to be relevant for the adult learner. The learning styles, which form the foundation for this study, were explored. Nine learning style theories and instruments were examined for possible adaptation in the South African higher education context. These were: Kolb Learning Style Index, Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Index, Honey and Mumford Learning Style Questionnaire, Felder and Silverman Index of Learning Style, Gregorc Style Delineator, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Grasha Reichmann Student Learning Styles Scales, Vermunt Inventory of Learning Styles, and the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences. From the nine learning style instruments, the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences instrument was selected for adaptation for the South African higher education sector.</p>

<p>A literature study focusing on teaching and learning in higher education in South Africa was conducted. Theories relevant to adult learning were also examined. These included behaviourist, cognitive, humanistic and social learning theories which were found to be relevant for the adult learner. The learning styles, which form the foundation for this study, were explored. Nine learning style theories and instruments were examined for possible adaptation in the South African higher education context. These were: Kolb Learning Style Index, Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Index, Honey and Mumford Learning Style Questionnaire, Felder and Silverman Index of Learning Style, Gregorc Style Delineator, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Grasha Reichmann Student Learning Styles Scales, Vermunt Inventory of Learning Styles, and the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences. From the nine learning style instruments, the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences instrument was selected for adaptation for the South African higher education sector.</p>

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD / A literature study focusing on teaching and learning in higher education in South Africa was conducted. Theories relevant to adult learning were also examined. These included behaviourist, cognitive, humanistic and social learning theories which were found to be relevant for the adult learner. The learning styles, which form the foundation for this study, were explored. Nine learning style theories and instruments were examined for possible adaptation in the South African higher education context. These were: Kolb Learning Style Index, Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Index, Honey and Mumford Learning Style Questionnaire, Felder and Silverman Index of Learning Style, Gregorc Style Delineator, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Grasha Reichmann Student Learning Styles Scales, Vermunt Inventory of Learning Styles, and the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences. From the nine learning style instruments, the Centre for Innovative Teaching Experiences instrument was selected for adaptation for the South African higher education sector. / South Africa

This paper addresses the question of whether higher education Hispanic students of different nationalities have different perceptual learning style preferences. Independent samples t-tests findings suggest the country of origin of a Hispanic student's parents has a statistically significant relationship (n=165, p<0.0073) with student's learning style preferences. ANOVA results also identified a statistically significant relationship between SES and group learning style (p<0.004,) and between visual learning style and two factors: age (p<0.011) and family education (p<0.033).