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How to learn better using psychology, with Regan Gurung, PhD, and John Dunlosky, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Learning Styles Are Important in the Classroom

APA published a study last year challenging the belief that learning styles are set at birth. Students actually benefit from instructors using different styles, says Regan O'Mara. "Don't blame the instructor," she adds; multiple teaching styles are better. 'Let's focus on things that actually help like retrieval practice and spacing practice'

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