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Is there a difference in learning styles of honors versus non-honors students as assessed by the GEFT?
| Title: | Is there a difference in learning styles of honors versus non-honors students as assessed by the GEFT?. |
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| Name(s): |
Hollister, Debra Lee, Author Kubala, Thomas, Committee Chair Education, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2001 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | University of Central Florida College of Education Thesis; The goal of this research was to find if there was a discernible difference in the preferred learning style of an honors student versus a non-honors student based on the Group Embedded Figures Test. Although many instructors use the lecture method to teach, it many not be the most productive tool for students to learn. The information from this study could be of help when an instructor is preparing to instruct a group of students in an honors, AP (advanced placement) or gifted class as to determine what activities would provide the best retention of material. The results of this study were analyzed to examine the variables of being an honors or non-honors student, gender, age, ethnicity, degree being pursued and being a full time or part time student. According to the Chi2 analysis, it was found that there is no one learning style that is preferred by students who take honors classes versus other students. It was also discovered that gender, age, ethnicity, degree being pursued and being either a full time or part time student did not impact preferred learning style for the students on the East Campus of Valencia Community College. Suggested use for this study would be to inform instructors and faculty that there is no one learning style preferred by the honors student. This information can not be reiterated enough to ensure that students are given many different types of opportunities to successfully accomplish their academic goals. | |
| Identifier: | CFR0011946 (IID), ucf:53105 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2001-08-01 Ed.D. Instructional Programs Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. Electronically reproduced by the University of Central Florida from a book held in the John C. Hitt Library at the University of Central Florida, Orlando. |
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| Subject(s): |
Education -- Dissertations Academic Dissertations Academic -- Education Cognitive styles Field dependence (Psychology) Learning Learning Psychology of |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFR0011946 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
