Learning Styles - A Complete Myth

The learning styles myth. Are you a visual learner? Or auditory or kinesthetic? Who cares - it's all a complete myth!

What student doesn't know about learning styles? You've probably even taken a learning style quiz or questionnaire to confirm the best way for you to study and learn.

Unfortunately, despite the concept of learning styles being around since the 1970's, the latest academic research now shows learning styles don't exist.

Want to learn more? Check out the links below or simply Google 'learning styles myth' - and then start spreading the word!

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[tarasanders]

Hmmm....I'm trying to stay open minded here. What I'm hearing you say is that it should be called "learning preferences" instead of "learning styles." If that's the case, I still think these styles or "preferences" hold value for teachers. If I know most of my students prefer acting out an idea over listening about an idea, I need to take that into consideration, right? I've always identified as "intrapersonal" and that label does reflect my need for self reflection and processing of new ideas, so I don't think we can say learning styles are a "myth" per se, but a preference attained through experiences rather than a style we were born with.

[TactlessGuy]

Your preference in how you learn things is still important. You learn things better when you're enjoying what you're learning - this much is scientifically valid. By default, your preference in learning style should play a significant role in how much you enjoy learning about something. If you enjoy hands-on experience, you'll be engrossed in what you're learning. However, if you think hands-on activities are a pain and pointless, you're likely not going to be paying attention half the time.



I think what people should delve into more is whether or not these preference in learning styles could fluctuate, such as if there are times when you prefer visual learning over kinetic learning but other times prefer the opposite. If I'm learning about physics, I'd rather just learn it visually through pictures than diagrams than through simulation demos, but if I'm learning about art, I'd very much rather learn through hands-on experience than just looking at examples from other artists.



P.S., it's funny how I have two psychology professors right now, and one of them believes in learning styles while the other linked us this video lol.

[Marlo_Martin]

Thanks for the video. I'm an Educator & Academic Facilitator myself.

I do believe that if Learning Styles are facilitated correctly it can be beneficial in some way. Individuals actually have all learning styles, but just to a certain preference. And, for example, if I have high visual preference it doesn't mean I can't use auditory techniques. The problem I believe comes in when you put students in a box and say: "Well, you can only use visual techniques because you have high visual preference." That is wrong.

In my case, I prefer to use different multiple study methods within all the different styles. I guess there are many people who agree or disagree with this topic. Thanks again for the video!

[JJRothS]

Wow! I didn’t know this. I’m mostly kinesthetic and visual based on my learning style tests from school and I thought it’s accurate as I can’t grasp info through auditory. I’d have to read it, write it down or do it hands on. If someone gives me instructions I ask them to write it down for me or give it to me through text or show me how it’s done as I have a hard time retaining and understanding info verbally.

[prestokrs]

Eventually it will get out. But it has been proven that enjoying learning helps you learn as well as your mood. So I think in a waybit dies matter because you might find music more enjoyable and relaxingbtgan reading.

[canyonadvisors]

I teach in the College of Education at one of the largest private, Christian universities in the country. I am constantly having to debunk the mis-information written into the curriculum for my courses. Thus...I'm out on the web looking for more information to help relay this message. Thanks for explaining this concept so clearly.

[timhoke]

I don't know if you are correct, but I do know that I REALLY learn something and OWN it when I actually DO it. Studying to pass a test and studying to learn a life skill differ for me.

[MegaTallDave]

In one of my teaching classes we went around the room introducing ourselves and what our preferred learning style was. I knew the learning styles thing was nonsense, so I said I love learning by doing and learning by teaching. This generated some confused looks. They probably thought I was uninformed.

[alexgrovejones]

I'm currently working on a research paper questioning the use of learning styles within curriculum of teacher training which perpetuates the use of learning styles throughout society.

[MemorizeAcademy]

Check out the references in the description for the latest academic research about learning styles. And then tell me - what school, college or university can you find that's still teaching about learning styles?

[BobReuterLuxembourg]

As far as I know, colleagues at my University (www.uni.lu) have been telling future teacher students about learning styles... and i guess this myth is hard to kill, because it sounds as if it could make sense, it acknowledges a "pedagogical no-brainer" that all kids are different, it values existing differences between people and it sounds like it's easy to implement and it probably helps to give kids access to the same "thing" in a variety of ways (but this helps all kids, irrespective of their supposed learning styles).

[alm]

I'm open to this thesis. After a bit of thought, I would also say burden of proof is on claimant. If anyone says "this video is wrong; learning styles are not a myth, " then it's up to that party to present supporting evidence.

Just noticing though; this video says all we actually have is some preference for presentation styles. Also says existing evidence and studies indicate learning styles are a myth.

The remaining three minutes of the video makes points that are indirectly related at best! Even shames the viewer who holds to the belief in learning styles by depicting him as a dope in pajamas!

So what specific study or research shows learning styles are myths? What (if any) evidence for learning styles has been refuted?

[marome]

but if I have problems with processing auditory input at least I have an "anti learning style" right?

[pleasereadmyname]

Hello can you a do a video on how to revise effectively for GCSEs please ❤️❤️❤️

[dalabba]

Thanks for your video, this is very surprising to me. I came out of this video learning something new, changing my perspective about the way I learn.

[beanerschnitzel]

i was told i had a certain learning style 27 years ago, I never believed that this was the case, I did however, feel that the whole agenda was to explain away why we as a country are so behind and after reading Charlottes Iserbyts book, The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America which included the Dept of Educations agenda under former Pres Reagan, I was shocked and pretty pissed off, the powers that be intentionally keep the students conformed and unable to think for themselves using disgusting techniques which are too deep, read the book and be equally shocked, these learning styles bull crap are to profit and explain away the low reading levels, complete bull hockey

[olivermanyemba]

May be it is not learning style but learning method. Whatever you call it there is need to develop an effective learning method that achieves learning out comes

[PsychSecure]

When will we get more videos on your amazing course, "How to Memorize?"

[evetargaryen]

Wonderful :D I love your video Thank you 😊

[allyyahharumpac]

all your videos are awesome. i love it 💓