Studied the relationships between learning styles as expressed in questionnaires and actual study strategies in a computer-assisted study environment (CASE) for 41 Dutch college freshmen. The diagnostic study task revealed differences between deep- and surface-learning students in orientation and planning activities, but not in actual study…

Investigated ways students study texts, distinguishing between deep-level and surface-level approaches and extent to which approaches can be related to students' views on learning and quality of learning outcome. Found that higher quality learning outcome must be especially associated with deep-level approach and constructive learning conception.…

Data from 211 adult students (ages 20 to 75) at the Open University, The Netherlands, were used to construct and test an instrument to measure learning styles and regulation processes. Test development was guided by a three-tiered model of self-regulation encompassing: (1) cognitive learning processes (deep, surface, elaborative); (2) regulation…

The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…