Translating Learning Style Theory into Developmental Education Practice: An Article Based on Gregorc's Cognitive Learning Styles

Journal of College Reading and Learning

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 154-176

  Terry, Marion ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

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EID: 34247282890     PISSN: 10790195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10790195.2002.10850295     Document Type: Article

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