Learners' Cognitive Styles and Psychological Types as Intervening Variables Influencing Performance in Computer Science Courses.

Sharma, Sarla

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Publication Date: 1987

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Learners' Cognitive Styles and Psychological Types as Intervening Variables Influencing Performance in Computer Science Courses.

Sharma, Sarla

Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v15 n4 p391-99 1986-87

Critically analyzes recent research studies that examine background variables, cognitive style, and psychological type as influences on performance in college-level computer science courses. Implications for matching curriculum and instructional strategies with student characteristics are presented, recommendations for further research are made, and 37 references are provided. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Style, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Literature Reviews, Performance Factors, Predictor Variables, Research Needs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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