Cognitive Styles and Learning Strategies: Understanding Style Differences in Learning and Behavior

by Richard Riding, Stephen Rayner

Overview

First Published in 1998. This book deals with what may well turn out to be the missing element in the study of individual differences - cognitive style. Its intention is to distinguish between, and integrate, the research attempts, particularly over the past half century, to make sense of style differences. In several respects this book is unique in that it contains material that is not covered in any other and draws together the various aspects of psychology relevant to the study of individual differences. It is in this sense both a textbook and a source of reference for many professionals working in a range of contexts. The content of the book has relevance for a wide audience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853464805
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Richard Riding is Director of the Assessment Research Unit in the School of Education, University of Birmingham where Stephen Rayner is a lecturer of Education.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Part I Cognitive Style and Learning Strategies; Chapter 2 Cognitive style; Chapter 3 Learning styles; Chapter 4 Learning strategies; Part II Style and Behaviour; Chapter 5 Cognitive style and other individual difference dimensions; Chapter 6 Cognitive style and behaviours; Chapter 7 Cognitive style and learning; Chapter 8 Cognitive style and problem behaviour; Chapter 9 Conclusion, implications and future developments;

Editorial Reviews

Reviews and integrates research on style differences in learning and behavior and describes a simple and effective method of assessing cognitive style in children and adults. Examines research from a range of theoretical traditions which have considered style in different ways, and discusses areas including cognitive style and other individual differences, and cognitive style and problem behavior. Of interest to teachers, trainers, counselors, and psychologists. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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