INVESTIGATION OF COGNITIVE LEARNING STYLES IN THE ADULT NURSE LEARNER.
Contributors: University of South Dakota.
Published: 1983
Number of pages: 104
Subjects: Education, Higher.
Description: Purpose of Study. The purpose of this research study was to investigate the relationship between two types of teaching techniques, one based upon independent style learning, the other upon dependent style learning and the three variables of cognitive style, preference for teaching technique and final course grade.

Procedure for the Study. Two groups of adult nursing students were administered a battery of cognitive style tests. The first group A was then taught research methodology by dependent style teaching methods. The second group was taught decision-making content by teaching techniques based upon field independent style learning. At the close of each class a preference for teaching style quiz was administered, along with a short style quiz and the students course grade was recorded.

Findings of the Study. The findings of the study, contrary to the literature, revealed an equal percentage of nursing students that tended to be field independent as those who tended to be field dependent. Even though little course grade difference was detected between the two classes, both styles preferred the teaching techniques based upon field independent style. Mean course grades of all field independent learners in both groups were significantly higher than those of field dependent learners.

Expected Contributions. The publication of this research study will provide one primary point of departure for further research on adult cognitive learning styles. It will provide additional information as adult education becomes more individually designed for the learner to maximize his/her learning potential.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 44-08, Section: A, page: 2373.

Thesis (ED.D.)--UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 1983.

School code: 0203.