Learning preferences and interests: Data on learning preferences, self-perceptions, and
levels of interest and satisfaction was collected by evaluating questions asked of students in two
surveys, one survey given at the beginning of the term, a second at the end. The evaluations
involved T-Tests on questions posed using a seven point Likert Scale. We only considered
scores from 1 to 2 (“disagree”) and 7 to 8 (“agree”). Although we reduced the number of cases,
we insured that the learning preferences were more validly reflected in the statistical results.
Multiple timed five-minute observation periods of students and short after-class interviews with
students validated or clarified observed learning preferences and individual surveys.