Hi Nancy, The idea of Learning Styles is SOOOO pervasive in the published literature (especially in education) as well as in common understanding that even a student who did some research would be likely to find SOMETHING that supported it.
My take on this controversy is that it is true the people learn differently and that learning can be easier if it is similar to something you are comfortable with - But that is the simple version - and it is not that simple. (Nothing is as far as I can tell.) I would judge on process and presentation - not correct content for the student And possibly talk to the teachers - remembering that because they believe this to be true and conscientiously act on it, confirmation bias will likely make them ignore anything you say to them. Maybe one will look into the more complex interpretation. Suzi Susan J. Shapiro Associate Professor of Psychology/ Informatics Chair: Social Sciences Department Indiana University East 264 Tom Raper Hall 2325 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> (765) 973-8284 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=35603 or send a blank email to leave-35603-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
