· 2014· Review
Perspectives on Thinking, Learning, and Cognitive Styles
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Short summary
This book compiles research on cognitive styles, learning approaches, and thinking across cultures, exploring how individual differences impact educational outcomes.
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Key points
- The book covers a history of theory and research on styles.
- It explores the relationship between abilities, interests, and styles in learning.
- Different theories of cognitive style and their effects are discussed.
- The impact of learning approaches and conceptions within higher education is analyzed.
- Cross-cultural studies on thinking styles and their relation to student learning are presented.
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Abstract
Contents: Preface. R.J. Sternberg, E.L. Grigorenko, A Capsule History of Theory and Research on Styles. J.S. Renzulli, D.Y. Dai, Abilities, Interests, and Styles as Aptitude for Learning: A Person-Situation Interaction Perspective. R. Riding, The Nature and Effects of Cognitive Style. J. Biggs, Enhancing Learning: A Matter of Style or Approach? N. Entwistle, V. McCune, P. Walker, Conceptions, Styles, and Approaches Within Higher Education: Analytical Abstractions in Everyday Experience. G.M. Boulton-Lewis, F. Marton, L.A. Wilss, The Lived Space of Learning: An Inquiry Into Indigenous Australian University Students' Experiences of Studying. D. Watkins, Correlates of Approaches to Learning: A Cross-Cultural Meta-Analysis. L-F. Zhang, R.J. Sternberg, Thinking Styles Across Cultures: Their Relationships With Student Learning. D.A. Kolb, R.E. Boyatzis, C. Mainemelis, Experiential Learning Theory: Previous Research and New Directions. R.J. Sternberg, Epilogue: Another Mysterious Affair at Styles.
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