Learning Styles and Preferences · CDP

Which of the following is a commonly stated criticism of the learning-styles theory?

  1. It is criticized for being far too scientifically rigorous and demanding for teachers to apply
  2. Little evidence shows that matching instruction to a learner’s style improves outcomes
  3. It is said to apply only to adult learners and not to children in any way
  4. It is accused of denying that individual differences between learners exist at all
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Correct answer: Little evidence shows that matching instruction to a learner’s style improves outcomes

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have found scant evidence that matching teaching to learning styles (the “meshing hypothesis”) improves academic performance.

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