Style Differences in Cognition, Learning, and Management: Theory, Research, and Practice

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ISBN: 9780415801997 | 0415801990
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 9/13/2010

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This book presents leading edge research and a 'global paradigm' for the theory of style differences in human performance. It extends an understanding of style differences in learning, thinking and behavior, developing style research methodology, assessment, and applying style in learning, knowledge management, organizational learning, technology and pedagogy.

Foreword	p. xiii
List of Figures	p. xv
List of Tables	p. xvii
Setting the Scene: The Journey toward a Paradigm Shift	p. 1
The Theory of Style Differences
Determining Cognitive Styles: Historical Perspective and Directions for Further Research	p. 19
Basic Psychometrics for Model Building and the Validation of Cognitive Style	p. 32
The Theory of Mental Self-Government Grows Up: Where Has it Led the Field after 21 Years?	p. 46
The Learning Flexibility Index: Assessing Contextual Flexibility in Learning Style	p. 60
Further Understanding Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review on Longitudinal Research Using Vermunt's Learning Pattern Model	p. 78
Personal Diversity: Style Differences in Thinking, Learning, and Knowledge Acquisition
Assessing the Distribution of Learning and Adaptive Styles in an MBA Program	p. 99
Kolb's Learning Styles and Approaches to Learning through the Use of Students' Critical Questions	p. 115
Relating Knowledge Structures to Learning Styles and University Teaching	p. 129
Illustrating a Complementary Paradigm for Styles Research: From a Third-Person to a Second-Person Perspective	p. 143
Teaching Secondary Teachers about Style: Should We Do it?	p. 160
Patterns in Student Learning and Teacher Learning: Similarities and Differences	p. 173
Enhancing Feedback Practice: A Personal Learning Styles Pedagogy Approach	p. 188
Personal Diversity: Style Differences in Lifelong Learning and Workplace Contexts
Learning Styles and Personal Pedagogy in the Virtual Worlds of Learning	p. 207
Cultures of Learning: Cultures of Style	p. 224
Personalizing Web Environments on Cognitive Style: The Effect on Users' Performance	p. 237
Improving Business Education for the 21st Century: The Role of Cognitive Styles	p. 251
Learning-Styles-Based Differentiating Instruction for at-Risk Students: Rationale, Research Documentation, Assessment Tools, and Alternative Approaches	p. 263
Putting Style Theory into Practice in the UK Secondary School: Inclusive Classrooms for Vulnerable Learners	p. 278
Summing Up: The Journey Continues...
Researching Style: More of the Same or Moving Forward?	p. 295
Contributors	p. 307
Index	p. 315
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