Adult learning styles and attitudes toward computer assisted instruction. 1990

I Brudenell, and C S Carpenter
School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University.

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between learning style categories and attitudes toward computer assisted instruction (CAI). Few studies have attempted to compare adult learning style and attitude toward CAI. In a one group pre- and post-test design, two questionnaires were administered to adult students enrolled in a nursing research course, which integrated CAI as an instructional method. The Attitude Toward Computer Assisted Instruction Semantic Differential Tool (Allen, 1986) was completed twice. The Learning Style Inventory (Kolb, 1976), a self-report questionnaire to determine learning style, was completed once. Data analysis indicated a significantly greater negative attitude toward CAI post-test. Subjects in all four learning style categories had statistically significantly greater negative attitudes on the function subscale, with assimilators also having a significantly greater negative attitude on the creativity subscale, as well as in overall attitude. The increasingly negative attitude toward CAI in this study may reflect several factors: an evaluation of the CAI software, and subject expectations of the CAI that were not met.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007858 Learning Relatively permanent change in behavior that is the result of past experience or practice. The concept includes the acquisition of knowledge. Phenomenography
D003194 Computer-Assisted Instruction A self-learning technique, usually online, involving interaction of the student with programmed instructional materials. Programmed Instruction, Computerized,Self-Instruction Programs, Computerized,Computer Assisted Instruction,Computer-Assisted Instructions,Computerized Programmed Instruction,Computerized Self-Instruction Program,Computerized Self-Instruction Programs,Instruction, Computer-Assisted,Instruction, Computerized Programmed,Instructions, Computer-Assisted,Program, Computerized Self-Instruction,Programs, Computerized Self-Instruction,Self Instruction Programs, Computerized,Self-Instruction Program, Computerized
D003200 Computer User Training Process of teaching a person to interact and communicate with a computer. Computer User Trainings,Training, Computer User,Trainings, Computer User,User Training, Computer,User Trainings, Computer
D003405 Creativity The ability to generate new ideas or images. Creativeness,Innovativeness,Originality,Artistic Creativity,Creative Ability,Creative Thinking,Ability, Creative,Creative Abilities,Creativity, Artistic,Thinking, Creative
D004508 Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate A four-year program in nursing education in a college or university leading to a B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Graduates are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse). External Degree Programs, Nursing,Nursing Education, Baccalaureate,Baccalaureate Nursing Education,Baccalaureate Nursing Educations,Education, Baccalaureate Nursing,Educations, Baccalaureate Nursing,Nursing Educations, Baccalaureate
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001292 Attitude to Computers The attitude and behavior associated with an individual using the computer. Attitude to Computer,Computer, Attitude to,Computers, Attitude to,to Computer, Attitude,to Computers, Attitude
D012985 Software Design Specifications and instructions applied to the software. Flowcharts (Computer),Flow Charts (Computer),Flowcharts,Chart, Flow (Computer),Charts, Flow (Computer),Design, Software,Designs, Software,Flow Chart (Computer),Flowchart,Flowchart (Computer),Software Designs

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