Thinking Styles: A Theoretical Account

Authors

  • Hiba M. Abdulkhaliq Department of English, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul, Iraq
  • Ansam A. Ismaeel Al-Halawachy Department of English, College of Basic Education, University of Mosul, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v8n4a479

Keywords:

thinking styles, teaching styles, academic achievement.

Abstract

“Thinking styles” is considered as a dynamic construct influenced by diverse biological, psychological, and social factors. The present study aims at introducing some aspects that are related to thinking styles in order to enrich knowledge in this regard. This may be achieved through the theoretical presentation of some topics, through which the researchers hope to serve thinking styles by their brief search, after choosing; according to their view, the most valuable and effective topics that may contribute positively to the educational process.

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Published

2019-12-26

How to Cite

Abdulkhaliq, H. M., & Ismaeel Al-Halawachy, A. A. (2019). Thinking Styles: A Theoretical Account. Academic Journal of Nawroz University, 8(4), 339–346. https://doi.org/10.25007/ajnu.v8n4a479

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