Profile of the Non-Major in College Biology by Learning Style.

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Researchers

Biology; Cognitive Development; Cognitive Style; College Science; Curriculum Development; Educational Environment; Higher Education; Introductory Courses; Nonmajors; Science Education; Spatial Ability; Student Characteristics; Tests

Learning Style Profile (NASSP); Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Learning style is a composite of those elements that serve as a relatively stable indicator of how a learner perceives, interacts with, and responds to the learning environment. This paper presents quantitative data related to learning styles and qualitative data related to learning environments which could suggest changes in biology courses and provide more appropriate experience for the non-major. Theoretical frameworks, characteristics of subjects, results, and recommendations are included. Instruments used to measure learning style were the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Learning Style Profile (LSP). (KR)

1991

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