Learning Styles

Resources provided by PIDP3250 (Sept 2014, online section) classmates and summarized by Silvia Diblasio

Culture, age and other differences in learning:
Cultural profiles (not directly related to learning or education, but may have an impact on perceptions and expectations:
http://geert-hofstede.com/dimensions.html
Individualist and Collectivist Perspectives on Education, from the Diversity Kit (2002) Providence, R.I.: The Education Alliance
Japanese learning styles: http://www.ehow.com/about_5390067_japanese-learning-styles.html
Why are some people intimidated by technology: http://www.quora.com/Why-are-some-people-intimidated-by-technology
Diversity issues and how to deal with them in the class:http://www.lbspractitionertraining.com/pd-courses/practitioners/working-with-adult-learners/100-23-diversity-issues
Diversity, learning styles and culture:http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizons/strategies/topics/Learning%20Styles/diversity.html


Documentation on the myth behind different learning styles:
Learning styles are a myth, article and infographic: http://www.edudemic.com/the-myth-of-learning-styles/
Research summary: learning styles:http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/resourcesandcpd/research/summaries/rslearningstyles.asp
Are learning styles a myth (article):http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Are_Learning_Styles_Myth/?page=2
Should we be using learning styles?http://www.itslifejimbutnotasweknowit.org.uk/files/LSRC_LearningStyles.pdf
Learning styles debunked:http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/learning-styles-debunked-there-is-no-evidence-supporting-auditory-and-visual-learning-psychologists-say.html
Neuromyths in education: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3475349/
Article with video: Learning styles do not exist: http://iteachem.net/2014/05/learning-styles-exist/
Learning styles FAQ: http://www.learningrx.com/types-of-learning-styles-faq.htm
More on learning myths: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/myths.htm

Tests to “discover your learning style” and more “theories” on learning styles:
Theories:
Learning styles and strategies:http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/styles.htm
Overview on learning styles: http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/
Integrating learning styles and multiple intelligences:http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept97/vol55/num01/Integrating-Learning-Styles-and-Multiple-Intelligences.aspx
Different learning styles in education:http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Teaching_Tips/

Tests and questionnaires:
Index of learning styles questionnaire: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
VARK questionnaire on learning styles: http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire
http://www.acceleratedlearning.com/method/test_flash.html

Strategies and interesting links:
The Marshmallow challenge TED talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/tom_wujec_build_a_tower?language=en you can see the transcript of this video here:http://marshmallowchallenge.com/TED_Talk.html (Thanks Talisa!)
Laughing leads to learning: http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun06/learning.aspx
(Video) Busting the Mehrabian Myth

(Video): the learning styles myth: technology and education today 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k39MUZn_ozo

Using e-portfolios in the classroom (to address different ways to showcase and reflect on learning): http://www.edutopia.org/blog/e-portfolios-in-the-classroom-mary-beth-hertz
People remember 10%, 20% Oh...really?http://www.willatworklearning.com/2006/05/people_remember.html
Book recommended by Jolene (Thanks Jolene!) : “Teaching from the Heart: Reflections, Encouragement, and Inspiration” By Sharon M. Draper:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/266665.Teaching_from_the_Heart