The role of cognitive styles in e-learning / a discussion of literature
- Authors
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Source
- DiVA - Academic Archive On-line
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- Language
- English
- License
- Green
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Abstract
Background: several cognitive and learning style models (Curry’s taxonomy,Gardner, Dunn and Dunn, etc.) and literature related to flexible learning(Keegan, Moore, Bates).Purpose of dissertation: To investigate the existence of previous studies relatingto a particular cognitive style of the e-learning student with factors such as animproved outcome of on-line courses, a preference for e-learning instead of traditionalon-campus education and other relevant questions.Method: literature review of cognitive styles and distance education followed byan analysis of the implications of the cognitive styles of the students and theirsuitability for on-line courses.Main results: Although there’s extensive literature related to both cognitivestyles and e-learning in a independent way, a lack of studies and specific theoreticalframeworks relating cognitive styles to the particularities of e-learningwas encountered. Characteristics such as field independence/ level of socialisationand locus of control may influence the adequacy of the student to e-learningcourses.
