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Watch out for 'neuromyths' in learning
Neuroscience has given insights to learning behaviours, but some theories might be false
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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.
