The effect of learner variables cognitive style on learning performance in a vocational training environment

Educational Psychology

Volumn 17, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 195-208

  Russell, Andrew J ^a  

^a London Underground Modernisation Programme   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 17444379068     PISSN: 01443410     EISSN: 14695820     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0144341970170115     Document Type: Article

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