Do learning styles exist?
Are they useful for classroom instruction?
What is the best philosophy for using learning styles?
Learning styles exist in each individual but they are not the be all and end all of their ability to learn. Just because a student is a visual learner doesn't mean they can only be taught visually. Understanding what learning styles are can be useful in the classroom but should not be the first consideration when planning a lesson. First one must consider the content and plan the lesson accordingly. Then, taking into account learning styles, the lesson can be tweaked to make it easier to absorb. The best way to look at a learning style is as a method of self improvement. If you know you are a visual learner, you know that during an auditory lesson you need to pay attention, or that as a teacher you may have to use more visual ques for your auditory learners when presenting difficult material. Learning styles aren't a black and white issue but the shades of grey can be a useful tool in teaching and learning in the modern classroom.
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