![]() ![]() It is also true that individuals have differences in abilities and preferences. For example, it is true that different types of information are processed in different parts of the brain. Like many misconceptions about learning and the brain, the belief in learning styles stems from an incorrect interpretation of valid research findings and scientifically established facts. The assumption that students have distinct learning styles and learn best through these channels has influenced teacher practice for decades-despite a lack of evidence that such styles even exist (see “ Unlocking the Science of How Kids Think,” features, Summer 2018). The most frequently referenced styles are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, which assume that some individuals learn best by looking at pictures, others learn best by listening, and still others learn best through hands-on activities. ![]() Has anyone ever told you “I’m a visual learner?” It’s a common statement, based on a belief in learning styles. It is important to ensure that educators are prepared with accurate insights into learning, instead of with myths. Education and teacher preparation are better when they are informed by empirical evidence than when they operate in disregard of it. The idea of “learning styles” is persistent and popular in the field, in part because many teachers don’t know the science that disproves it. Yet teacher candidates are consistently directed to keep these pseudoscientific style categories in mind. There is no evidence that designing lessons that appeal to different learning styles accelerates student learning. The presence of such content promotes an incorrect theory. My work builds on earlier research showing the prevalence of the idea in textbooks and teacher trainings across the United States. Right?Īctually, my research shows that in 29 states, government-distributed test-preparation materials on high-stakes certification exams include the debunked theory of “learning styles,” which holds that matching instruction to students’ preferred mode of learning-seeing, listening, or physically engaging in content-aligned activities, for example-is beneficial. But it’s hard to dispute the idea that, if there is going to be such a test, then the questions should be based on the best evidence we have about how children learn. Thanks for any help you may have.Reasonable people may disagree about whether teachers should have to pass licensing tests of instructional knowledge before getting a job in a classroom. Can you suggest any books or tips for her so she can learn how to learn properly? Suggestions that will make it easier for her to learn. My 17 year old daughter was just evaluated and found to be an auditory learner. ![]() Maybe you should try and help her with the way she is learning now. When I'm studying, I record my essays and listen to them, or for different subjects like history I'll learn the details of a war as the lyrics to a popular song that I like.Īnother good way I've found is to converse with others about the information I need to learn as I am able to memorize the entire conversation involuntarily.Īre you serious? You want you daughter to learn how to learn better? How about you learn how to be a better parent? Just because she is an auditory learner does not mean she has a learning disability. I find that as I read, i am actually saying the words to myself in my head, so that I can 'hear them.' I have to read everything word for word as i was speaking the words and i believe that to be so i can 'hear them'.Īnon, that was pretty unnecessarily rude.Īlinder, I'm 18 years old and an auditory learner and while I'm competent at learning in other ways I found it to be really effective to utilize my auditory abilities when learning. Read the book "Instant Rapport." It is amazing and tells you everything you need to know about auditories. ![]()
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