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The Surprising Truth about Learning Styles
The Surprising Truth about Learning Styles
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
At some point or another, you've probably come across learning styles theory. Which suggests that some of us are visual learners, others are auditory learners, or kinesthetic learners, etc., and that we learn best if we are taught in a way that aligns with our learning style.This makes a lot of sense, and feels pretty true as well - but what does the research say?A 2009 review of the literature gives us some answers. And, spoiler alert, basically there's no evidence to support this theory. In other words, learning styles theory seems to be a myth. ? Wait...what?!For all the nerdy details and links to strategies that do work, check out the full article:The Surprising Truth about Learning Styles====Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at bulletproofmusician.com/msa. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. Take the quiz here: bulletproofmusician.com/msa
Released:
Sep 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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