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Cognitive style is a major dimension of individual differences. It has been described as a fairly fixed characteristic of an individual, which is static and a relatively in- built feature of the individual. Since Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a relatively new and important force in higher education system, it becomes necessary that we know the characteristics of the distance learners and how to design distance education to suit the cognitive styles of the distance learners. This paper has looked at some research findings and literature in order to identify different aspects of cognitive styles, assessment/review of five major cognitive styles, the concept of Open and Distance Learning, characteristics of distance learners, designing instructions to suit the cognitive styles and characteristics of learners and designing suitable evaluation administration in ODL.

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