That story just about covers the theory of learning styles, in the short form. Now let's talk about the long form. The perception that each of us learns new information in a style that best suits our unique experiences, skill, and sensory makeup is fact. However, deciding how to teach a group and still accommodate students' individual learning styles approaches more closely to the realm of theory. In this essay I will review some of the historical background on current learning theories, describe factors that research defines as the range of learning styles, and illustrate with some teaching experiences.
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