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Direct linkFurey, William – Education Next, 2020
The author's research shows that in 29 states, government-distributed test-preparation materials on high-stakes certification exams include the debunked theory of "learning styles," which holds that matching instruction to students' preferred mode of learning--seeing, listening, or physically engaging in content-aligned activities, for…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Cognitive Style, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Preservice Teachers
