Mythbusters Series: Learning styles and student learning: What does the evidence say?

What if some of the most common beliefs about teaching are actually holding student learning back? This year’s PIT Stops series explores research from the learning sciences to debunk common myths about how students learn and highlights practical, evidence-based approaches that improve student success. References in the presentation: Pashler, H., McDaniel, M., Rohrer, D., & Bjork, R. (2008). Learning styles: Concepts and evidence. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 9, 105–119. Rogowsky, B. A., Calhoun, B. M., & Tallal, P. (2014). Matching learning style to instructional method: Effects on comprehension. Journal of Educational Psychology, 107, 64–78.