If you're a visual person, do you always need pictures in order to learn best, even if the thing you're learning is a musical instrument? And what about aural learners who like to hear their ...

"I am a very visual learner so I do not learn well in classes with a lot of lectures." After having taught for over 25 years, I hear variations of that comment a lot. I love conversations with ...

Many of us have a preference for the way we learn – either by watching an expert or having a go ourselves. Is this the easiest way for us to learn things? When you trying are something new, do you ...

Many people believe that they have a dominant learning style, and that it’s tied to academic and career success. But the science to support this theory is weak. Teaching trends come and go, but one ...

Whether you prefer visuals, audio, reading or writing, the concept of learning styles is the most widespread myth in education. Here are some science-backed alternatives. Do you consider yourself a ...

What differentiates a topper from their peers? Academic success is usually attributed to innate talent and hard work. However, reality frequently hinges on a more strategic approach—smart work.

Students do better when lessons are tailored to individual learning styles – but not so much that it’s worth the investment of time and money. That’s the main finding of a recent peer-reviewed study I ...

Eminent academics from worlds of neuroscience, education and psychology voice concerns over popularity of method Teaching children according to their individual “learning style” does not achieve ...