learning style

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learning styles are different preferences that individuals have in terms of how they learn. There are many models of learning styles and a good deal of research in the topic, but most of the posited models (such as 'VAK') have very limited support from research.

Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.