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Smithsonian Science Education Center: Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style PrimarySmithsonian Science Education Center: Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style Primary
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Smithsonian Science Education Center: Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style

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Studies have found that there is no benefit to matching teaching styles to individual learning styles. Mulitple representations of a topic are more helpful to a learner than just one regardless of preferred learning style. This is especially true in science. Concepts should be presented in a variety of ways depending on the scientific concept. Watch this video for examples.

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learning styles

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smithsonian: sending "learning styles" out of style, teaching methods, teaching science
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3rd - 8th
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Classroom Support
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1330L

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