When people talk about learning styles being a fad or a scam, they're probably referring to products like TypeFocus. And I have to say, I can't disagree with the critics here. "After students get labeled a 'type,'... they are then encouraged to explore majors that may be suitable for them. Under 'What Can I Do With…?' there are 22 different programs/major groups, but the humanities are conspicuously absent." Even more, while "there is a 'Knowledge Area' section that includes humanities... 'Philosophy and Theology' only two jobs are listed: clergy and director of religious activity and education." So even if learning styles are being accurately identified (and there's no reason here to believe that they are) the relation between them and preferred majors or occupations appears to be entirely arbitrary and uninformed.
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