Learning Principles and Learning Styles

Learning Styles Test
To test if a person's learning style is preponderantly visual or auditory, one could do the following test with him. The testee must not know the purpose of the test in advance, otherwise he will become too conscious of the associations which he forms. Read more…

Learning Principles: More Important than Learning Styles
Although there is some value in adjusting to a preferred learning style, its value should not be overrated. Learning principles, which are universal, are of far greater importance than learning styles, which are individual. Learning failure will not necessarily result if one omits to adjust to a preferred learning style. However, the chances of learning success if one fails to teach or learn in accordance with learning principles are remote. Read more…

Beyond Learning Styles – Strengthening Learning Weaknesses
Generally speaking, if a teacher has the luxury of working with a small group of learners, there is no reason why she may not tailor her teaching style to address their particular preferences. However, we should not overlook that a child must be prepared for the real world and real time. Therefore it is essential to teach a child a versatile learning approach from a young age, which means that he will be able to use multiple senses and cognitive skills when learning. We must not improve only his strengths, but also his weaknesses. Read more…

Learning Styles a Myth, British Researchers Say
The theory and practice of learning styles has generated great interest and controversy over the past twenty years and more. As a result, in 2003, an arm of the British government, the Learning and Skills Development Agency, commissioned a team to look at whether there was evidence to support the use of learning styles in schools. Read more…

Cognitive Skills Determine Learning Ability
Research has shown that cognitive skills are a determining factor of an individual's learning ability. Cognitive skills are mental skills that are used in the process of acquiring knowledge; according to Oxfordlearning.com the skills that "separate the good learners from the so-so learners." In essence, when cognitive skills are strong, learning is fast and easy. When cognitive skills are weak, learning becomes a struggle. Read more…