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Opinion | Are You a Visual or an Auditory Learner? It Doesn’t Matter

Opinion | Are You a Visual or an Auditory Learner? It Doesn’t Matter | Educational Pedagogy | Scoop.it
One mental strategy may be much better suited than another to a particular task.

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Four reasons to avoid 'learning styles' – and one alternative | British Council

Four reasons to avoid 'learning styles' – and one alternative | British Council | Educational Pedagogy | Scoop.it
There's a long-held view that students have different learning styles and that teachers have to adapt their teaching to those styles.

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The idea that we each have a 'learning style' is bogus -- here's why | Business Insider

The idea that we each have a 'learning style' is bogus -- here's why | Business Insider | Educational Pedagogy | Scoop.it

People often say they learn in a particular way, such as using visual cues.


As it turns out, this is probably not true.


According to previous research and a new study, working out if someone learns visually, orally, or by doing is probably a waste of time.


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The Problem with "Learning Styles"

The Problem with "Learning Styles" | Educational Pedagogy | Scoop.it
There is little scientific support for this fashionable idea—and stronger evidence for other learning strategies

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