Response to Willingham's attacks on the concept of learning styles. Some good stuff here. Like this: "I believe Willingham clumps several bodies of somewhat different work into what he refers to as learning styles. For example, Howard Gardner does not think he's writing about learning styles when he talks about multiple intelligences nor does Robert Sternberg..." And, "he assumes a stance about what he calls learning styles that I don't think many educators recommend: a test-and-label approach to the topic. Does it make sense to give kids a 'learning style survey' and assuming that our preferences for how to learn are fixed? Absolutely not." And, "There probably is room for other interpretations, too. It may be that allowing students more choice in how they learn is effective in supporting engagement and achievement. It may be that engaging students in something that seems comfortable to them allows students to feel more in charge of their learning."
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