Learning to learn (L2L) is an important component of lifelong learning. First, the article discusses various possible definitions of L2L and identifies the most comprehensible definition, which provides the basis for the analysis. Subsequently, it presents the results of a pilot study carried out in the early stage of primary education. This study…

Describes a program developed by Hillsborough Community College (Tampa, Florida) to diagnose preferred learning styles and generate cognitive maps for each student specifying recommended learning strategies. The impact of the program after three years of operation is discussed in terms of student retention and academic achievement. (JP)

This article focuses on an educational versus psychological definition of learning styles and offers a rationale for matching student and teacher style based upon this definition. A survey of various matching approaches is provided along with a classification chart that visually differentiates among alternative matching strategies. The Learning…