Translating Learning Style Theory into University Teaching Practices: An Article Based on Kolb's Experiential Learning Model

Journal of College Reading and Learning

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 68-85

  Terry, Marion ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

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EID: 84981532972     PISSN: 10790195     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10790195.2001.10850128     Document Type: Article

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