According to research summarized by critics, why might matching teaching method to learning style <em>not</em> significantly improve academic performance?
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Correct answer: Because styles aren’t fixed and the brain engages multiple senses in learning
Critics argue that humans are essentially multisensory learners; even those preferring one mode will often use multiple modalities, undermining the idea that a single style should dominate instruction.
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