RELATIONSHIPS AMONG LEARNING STYLES INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND NATURE OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Examined whether learning might be enhanced by employing instructional methods which differ in design and use as a function of learner characteristics. 2 separate subject-matter areas which represent 2 distinctly different learning situations were selected for investigation. 2 separate courses were developed for each subject-matter area. 1 reflects an inductive instructional approach and the other a deductive method. Each of the 4 courses was administered to 55-60 Navy enlisted men. 28 measures of aptitude, interest, and personality were obtained on each S. The primary finding is the significant (p < .001) interaction among instructional methods, learner characteristics, and subject matters. This strongly supports the existence of learning styles. (21 ref.) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1969 American Psychological Association.