Conference
Learning Styles: What We Need to Know
Author
- Lenola Allen-Sommerville (Iowa State University)
Abstract
In this session we will present the findings of a study examining learning style preferences among African American and European American students enrolled in Industrial Technology and Engineering programs at two major universities. Data was collected from 540 students by means of Productivity Environmental Survey (PEPS). The study is envisioned as the first step to help improve teaching and learning in technical programs at institutions of higher education. The research findings have implications for designing and implementing curriculum and for faculty and teaching assistants who may lack the expertise and knowledge to successfully teach an increasingly diverse learning population.