Do you know where I can find the new center which is called “Cognitive styles and language learning strategies link”?

AbstractThis article reports on research into the language learning strategies used by a group of Iranian learners. The aims of this study were to explore levels of the strategy use among the Field dependent (FD) and Field independent (FI) learners, and to examine levels of relationship between strategy use and cognitive style. Firstly, the findings suggest that language learning strategies should be taught to language learners (regardless of their cognitive style group), in the classroom environment. Secondly, the teaching methods should be compatible with language learners’ choice of the language learning strategies

You are Given the Choice: Which do you Like the Most? (Linking Learning Styles with Technology Preferences)

AbstractThis study explored the preference for learning styles of ICT students in university of Malaya. Two separate questionnaires were used in the study in order to list down the students’ learning styles preferences and their technology preferences to explore the technology preferences for different learning style categories. Through a analysis of the data, students preferred integrated technology were highlighted. The study emphasizes the importance of students being actively involved in the teaching-learning process by highlighting their preferred mood of technology involved in teaching. This may enhance teacher's ability to integrate technology with their teaching based on their class majority

Pairing as an instructional strategy to promote soft skills amongst clinical dental students

Training dentists today is challenging as they are expected to provide a wide range of dental care. In the provision of good dental care, soft skills are equally important as clinical skills. Therefore in dental education the development of soft skills are of prime concern. This study sought to identify the development of soft skills when dental students are paired in their clinical training. In this perception study, four open-ended items were used to elicit students’ feedback on the appropriateness of using clinical pairing as an instructional strategy to promote soft skills. The most frequently cited soft skills were teamwork (70%) and communication (25%) skills. However, both negative and positive behaviours were reported. As for critical thinking and problem solving skills, more positive behaviours were reported for abilities such as to explain, analyze, find ideas and alternative solutions, and make decisions. Leadership among peers was not evident as leading without legitimate authority could be a hindrance to its development. If clinical pairing is to be used as an effective instructional strategy to promote soft skills amongst students, clear guidelines need to be developed to prepare students to work in a dental team and the use of appropriate assessment tools can facilitate the development of these soft skills

Current thinking and future view: participatory management a dynamic system for developing organizational commitment

AbstractThe purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between participatory management (PM) and organizational commitment (OC) as multi dimensional phenomena among female government high schools in Mashhad, Iran. The authors examined fifteen components of PM and nine components of OC simultaneously. Data for the study was obtained from a sample of 903 female teachers. Methodologically this study is descriptive and co relational type. The reliability of questionnaire with Cronbach's coefficient alpha was 0.97. The results show that a positive correlation exists between PM and OC. Multi-variable regression was used for determining the effects components PM on OC. In addition the result of ANOVA show there were a significant differences for PM and OC with regards to Teacher's Demography. Findings of the study can be used to improve organizational performance. PM is a tool that has tremendous potential in educational organization for increasing the OC