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To: 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.

Just one of my pack of pet peeves.

15 posted on 12/16/2009 2:48:07 PM PST by Sherman Logan ("The price of freedom is the toleration of imperfections." Thomas Sowell)
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To: Sherman Logan

One of the great works on education is written by that fella in your tagline Thomas Sowell (INSIDE AMERICAN EDUCATION).


17 posted on 12/16/2009 2:51:45 PM PST by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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To: Sherman Logan
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."

21 posted on 12/16/2009 2:56:58 PM PST by decimon
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