Learning styles debunked (Now listen up!)

Association for Psychological Science ^ | Dec 16, 2009 | Unknown

[decimon]

There is no evidence supporting auditory and visual learning, psychologists say

If you read the article, that's not what they say at all.

They say there's insufficient evidence to believe in them. Not enough evidence is very different from no evidence.

You're right. As far as this article goes, anyway.

But consider the last sentence: "Given the lack of scientific evidence, the authors argue that the currently widespread use of learning-style tests and teaching tools is a wasteful use of limited educational resources."

[decimon]

The Association for Psychological Science, unlike the APA(American Psychological Association), is an organization dedicated to rigorous empirical research as the foundation for true behavioral science. I have not read this article but I would give it serious relative credibility given the venue.

The APS membership is mostly actual research psychologists rather than psychotherapists and counselors, who are generally far less interested in scientific findings.

Thanks. I hope that's so.

[decimon]

To tell the truth, I’ve never figured out why neither audio nor visual techniques seem to work for m

OH LOOK! A SQUIRREL!

You were the kid in the back of the classroom who was dismayed when teach drew the blinds.

[Eagle Eye]

I’d appreciate it if you could post this as an auditory file.

[decimon]

I’d appreciate it if you could post this as an auditory file.

You didn't hear it?

[Chode]

Jony cant reab or writ or spel and has the ADD and Dyslexia, compounded with excess or no self esteem depending on what meds he's on today... that about cover it???

[Eagle Eye]

Was it in braille?

[Tax-chick]

"Given the lack of scientific evidence, the authors argue that the currently widespread use of learning-style tests and teaching tools is a wasteful use of limited educational resources."

THAT is a reasonable conclusion, given the constraints of institutional schooling. I especially agree with the part about learning-style *tests*, since, if it's not obvious, it's probably not that important at the classroom level.

However, that's totally different from what the headline and lede of the article said.

[texteacher]

“... draw me a picture and it’s in my head forever.”

Same experience, I am never offended if someone says, “do I have to draw you a picture?” I always reply, “Yes, please.”
Oddly, in history classes or literature, I could formulate a picture while the teacher would lecture, but math and science...NADA!

[decimon]

Was it in braille?

No, but that would raise the level of discussion.

[Eagle Eye]

Huh? Sorry, need audio cues.