| Multiculturalism and Learning Style: Teaching and Counseling Adolescents Contributor(s): Dunn, Rita (Author), Griggs, Shirley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275964809 ISBN-13: 9780275964801 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1998 Annotation: This text synthesizes the research on the learning style characteristics of five culturally diverse groups: Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and European Americans. Although each of these groups has distinguishing features and differs from other groups on some of the 22 elements that constitute learning style, there are broad within-group variations that preclude generalizations. Dunn and Griggs identify a multidimensional model of learning style, describe a comprehensive assessment instrument for identifying an individual's learning style, and provide a variety of educational interventions that accommodate diverse learning style preferences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Education | Multicultural Education - Education | Curricula |
| Dewey: 371.97 |
| Lexile Measure: 1390 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.06" W x 9.26" (0.96 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text synthesizes the research on the learning style characteristics of five culturally diverse groups: Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and European Americans. Although each of these groups has distinguishing features and differs from other groups on some of the 22 elements that constitute learning style, there are broad within-group variations that preclude generalizations. Dunn and Griggs identify a multidimensional model of learning style, describe a comprehensive assessment instrument for identifying an individual's learning style, and provide a variety of educational interventions that accommodate diverse learning style preferences. |