Myth or reality? Learning styles under investigation

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In this video Professor Daniel Willingham puts forward a compelling argument that learning styles are a myth and describes research purportedly supporting his stance. (It is interesting to read some of the comments and discussion below the video too).

• Do you agree or disagree? Why?
• What have your experiences with learning styles been?
• What conclusion have you reached about learning styles?
• And, what implication(s) does that have for the design of learning experiences?

Please jump in and contribute to this discussion.

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