

Beware the Myth
Nov 29, 2023
Shaylene Nancekivell and Xin Sun discuss their research on the negative consequences of the learning styles myth. They explore topics such as the lack of evidence for tailoring instruction to learning styles, the impact of labeling students with learning styles on academic choices, and the harmful effects of these beliefs on students' opportunities and identities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Debunking the Learning Styles Myth
01:47 • 12min
The Impact of Labeling Students with Learning Styles on Academic Choices
14:09 • 3min
Learning Styles in Education: Beliefs, Evidence, and Alternatives
16:50 • 10min
Exploring the Harmful Effects of Beliefs in Learning Styles
26:41 • 5min