No robust evidence to prove learning styles exist

This week leading academics from the worlds of neuroscience, education and psychology expressed their concerns over the continuing popularity of the theory of ‘learning styles’, saying the approach is ineffective, a waste of resources and potentially damaging to pupils’ learning.

Stuart Kime, Director of Evidence Based Education, CEM’s approved training provider, outlines why schools should abandon trying to teach pupils in a way that is aligned with their preferred learning style. Instead they should focus on evidence-based practice for improving opportunities for pupil learning.

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