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Minor Issues: Beware of 'neuromyths' when it comes to your kid's learning
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Neuroscience has since provided a greater understanding of theories about learning behaviours and classroom teaching strategies.
ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA
SINGAPORE - When my elder daughter, R, was in primary school, she came home from an enrichment workshop in school and told us she was an auditory learner. This meant that her optimal learning style was by hearing and listening.
The term "learning styles" is based on the belief that learning is enhanced if the material presented to the learner matches the learner's preference.
