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Dec 1, 2009 · On the basis of our review, the belief that learning-style assessments are useful in educational contexts appears to be just that—a belief. Our conclusion reinforces other recent skeptical commentary on the topic (e.g., Coffield et al., 2004; Curry, 1990; Willingham, 2005, 2009). Future research may develop learning-style measures and ...
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Oct 6, 2015 · Another possibility for its continued popularity is that acceptance of the learning styles hypothesis transfers responsibility for learning from the student to the teacher because if adequate learning does not transpire a claim can be made that the teacher’s instruction did not properly conform to the student’s learning style (Pashler et al., 2009). This explanation corresponds with ...
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Dec 1, 2008 · The term “learning styles” refers to the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruction or study is most effective for them. Proponents of learning-style assessment ...
even terms describing learning styles, sometimes become confused, e.g. the terms “learning styles”, “learning strategies” and “cognitive styles”. Apart from these criticisms, the lack of research evidence supporting the validity of relying on learning styles in a pedagogical context is a major problem.
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Oct 5, 2010 · Learning‐centred approaches are distinguished on the basis that there is a greater interest in the impact of style on learning in an educational setting, and the development of new learning‐relevant constructs and concepts, often born out of the utilisation of assessment instruments.
- Simon Cassidy
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SUMMARY—The term ‘‘learning styles’’ refers to the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruc-tion or study is most effective for them. Proponents of learning-style assessment contend that optimal instruction requires diagnosing individuals’ learning style and tai-loring instruction accordingly.
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Feb 2, 2009 · A benchmark definition of “learning styles” is “characteristic cognitive, effective, and psychosocial behaviors that serve as relatively stable indicators of how learners perceive, interact with, and respond to the learning environment. 10 Learning styles are considered by many to be one factor of success in higher education.
