“And yes, my PhD is in Education Philosophy, this is my field.”
If you don’t mind a question — do you have thoughts on the field of adult education (androgogy per Knowles) and the learning styles concepts being rejected by the cited article? I work in this area and have studied it at the masters level. My experience says “learning styles” may be stating it incorrectly as it is more about getting the learner to make the connection of the knowledge to their specific need/application in order to ensure “learning.” The “styles” part comes down to how the knowledge is presented so there is no barrier to receiving the knowledge. I welcome your thoughts.
I’ve known for years that the only way I can “get” information is to see/read it.
I cannot put a number on it. I do not think the concept of learning styles is completely without merit. But it is overused and often an excuse. But, for example, I have a difficult time taking notes due to physiological issues, I cannot write fast enough to keep up. So, I compensated by become a better reader and having a better memory.
Is that a learning style? Or is it an adaptive or maladaptive strategy?