Matching cognitive styles to computer-based instruction: an approach for enhanced learning in electrical engineering

European Journal of Engineering Education

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 371-383

  Boles, Wageeh W ^a   Pillay, Hitendra ^a   Raj, Leonard ^a  

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Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ENGINEERING EDUCATION; STUDENTS;

COGNITIVE STYLES; COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTION; ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSE; ENHANCED LEARNING; QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGIES; TEST TASKS;

E-LEARNING;

EID: 1542312540     PISSN: 03043797     EISSN: 14695898     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03043799908923572     Document Type: Article

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