Spread the love“`html Introduction For decades, the idea of learning styles has captured the fascination of educators, psychologists, and parents alike. The notion that individuals have distinct ...

HAMBURG — Some people say they retain things best when they hear them. Others swear by reading, while some believe they only really grasp something if they can see it, or even touch it. And what about ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the type of learner who needs to see information laid out visually to understand how it fits together. It’s how I best retain information. I guess I’m just one ...

T he learning style myth: “Teaching someone to memorize something according to their preferred learning style, for example, does not result in a significant improvement in their ability to recall that ...

One of the most common misconceptions regarding teaching and learning is the belief in using personalized instructional strategies with specific students based on the perception of the student’s ...

Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops, is important for children's education. Brain development is recommended as part of teacher education in ...

Imagine that a struggling college freshman confides in you that they are having difficulty learning the material in one of their classes. When you ask what specific problems they are having, the ...

Thirty of the world’s most prestigious neuroscientists and developmental psychologists agree: The idea that there are different “learning styles” is a myth. It creates “a false impression of ...

If you are in a mischievous mood and want to get a rise out of your favorite teachers or principals, send them a copy of "Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence," in Psychological Science in the ...

Everyone has a different style of learning. Some people do well with reading the written word. Others learn better through audio. For some, sitting in a quiet library or home office space is key. For ...