August 2017 PMID 27620075

Learning style, judgements of learning, and learning of verbal and visual information.

Abby R Knoll, Hajime Otani, Reid L Skeel, K Roger Van Horn

Mentions

63
Peak: 21 in Aug 2022
across 6 sources since Oct 2018

Extended reach

794,997
potential audience

Total likes

16,595

Video views

592,937

Mentions per month

Oct 2018 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

  • Reddit23 posts
  • X / Twitter18 posts
  • News16 articles
  • Facebook3 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects a consensus that learning styles are myths, supported by references to authoritative videos and research debunking them, with phrases like 'Spoiler alert: They are NOT!!!' emphasizing the strong disagreement and clarification of the myth's fallacy. The tone varies from informative to humorous, showing moderate engagement but limited perceived impact on practical learning methods.

AgreementStrong disagreement

Most posts strongly oppose the idea of learning styles being valid, citing the authoritative source that confirms they are a myth.

InterestModerate interest

While there is some curiosity and references to related research, the overall interest remains moderate because the topic is already well-known and debunked.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to videos, personal efforts to dispel myths, and sharing links, indicating some level of thoughtful engagement but not deep analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The general consensus dismisses the importance of learning styles, so the perceived impact on actual learning practices appears limited.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the popularity of learning styles, like verbal and visual preferences, and examines whether these styles influence actual learning performance.
  • It found that people with higher verbalizer scores believed they were better at learning words, while those with higher visualizer scores believed they were better at learning pictures, meaning learning style affects subjective judgments but not actual recall.
  • There was no link between learning styles and actual memory performance or how accurate their judgments of learning were, suggesting that learning styles impact how learners perceive their learning rather than their real abilities.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Lisa
@elisabetguwanto · X

penelitian lain dari British Journal of Psychology tahun 2017 juga menampilkan hasil yang mengejutkan. penelitian lengkapnya bisa dibaca di sini: https://t.co/zlX9H45w6k

Apr 30, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 127,680 followers View post →
Greg Rodrigo
@greg_rodrigo · X

“Are learning styles real?” video from @neuroyoutube Spoiler alert: They are NOT!!! #LearningMyths (Just found NeuroTransmissions on Nebula @WatchNebula via @CuriosityStream) https://t.co/v9vMTohJCr

Nov 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 499 followers View post →
Jom Cordova
@SuperHotnessJom · X

In the end, learning styles don't really matter. Watch the vid for the explanation, stay til the end for the rant. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! @neuroyoutube https://t.co/eG3g0vRcx5

Aug 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 239 followers View post →
Neuro Transmissions
@neuroyoutube · X

It's #WorldDistanceLearningDay, just in time for a new era of online classrooms. A lot of conversations revolve around the "best way" to learn...which brings us back to another conversation in the 90's, about "learning style". What's your learning style? https://t.co/j1NiJuvmXF

Aug 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,612 followers View post →
THE B
@iangattphysio · X

@mccauleyandrew @paintoolkit2 @Retlouping @Connect2Physio @WillGosteopath @adamdobson123 @AdamMeakins @MyCuppaJo @Irish_Physio @KWernliPhysio @BillingMartin @ShoulderGeek1 @GregLehman @erikMeira @TrustmePhysio @PalingClaire @TheBackPainPod_ @rob_chiro @Dr_OliverT_PhD @WordsClinical @OnlinePhysios Agreed. No

Nov 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,386 followers View post →
Dr. Joseph Santoro
@Joseph_Santoro · X

80 to 95% of teachers and students think that learning styles (e.g. visual, aural, reading/writing, and kinesthetic) are real. It is one of the most-believed neuromyths. Here is why it's wrong. https://t.co/qy4zoeKv9F

Aug 30, 2020 · 1 like · 18,603 followers View post →

All mentions

Debunking the Myth of Learning Styles in Education

The video explores the widespread belief that specific learning styles enhance learning effectiveness. It challenges this myth, discusses the persistence of unsupported claims in academia, and emphasizes the importance…

Kok Bisa? · Nov 29, 2023 570,153 views
Eef
@stupiddumbdo · X

this is an interesting video we had to watch as homework for the class https://t.co/I2osHnKdQW

Mar 25, 2024 · 973 followers View post →
Marco Alexandria
@cong_kacong · X

https://t.co/8DGZoxOoSB

Dec 1, 2023 · 277 followers View post →
Imad Hasan Aqil
@Imade_kun · X

Membongkar Kebohongan Besar dalam Belajar https://t.co/ulsICFwQ1T

Nov 29, 2023 · 923 followers View post →
David PF
@Prunell_Talent · X

@TMitrosilis https://t.co/OMUR2yr2Az

Jun 2, 2022 · 1,215 followers View post →
heenonthephenom
@heenonthephenom · X

In my ongoing effort to be a part of the solution and dispel the hazardous myth of learning styles: https://t.co/LIi2UiqaeQ

Jun 24, 2021 · 13 followers View post →
Lisa
@elisabetguwanto · X

penelitian lain dari British Journal of Psychology tahun 2017 juga menampilkan hasil yang mengejutkan. penelitian lengkapnya bisa dibaca di sini: https://t.co/zlX9H45w6k

Apr 30, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 127,680 followers View post →
Neuro Transmissions
@neuroyoutube · X

RT @greg_rodrigo: “Are learning styles real?” video from @neuroyoutube Spoiler alert: They are NOT!!! #LearningMyths (Just found NeuroTr…

Dec 1, 2020 · 1 share · 4,612 followers View post →
Greg Rodrigo
@greg_rodrigo · X

“Are learning styles real?” video from @neuroyoutube Spoiler alert: They are NOT!!! #LearningMyths (Just found NeuroTransmissions on Nebula @WatchNebula via @CuriosityStream) https://t.co/v9vMTohJCr

Nov 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 499 followers View post →
Jo Gibson
@ShoulderGeek1 · X

RT @iangattphysio: @mccauleyandrew @paintoolkit2 @Retlouping @Connect2Physio @WillGosteopath @adamdobson123 @AdamMeakins @MyCuppaJo @Irish_…

Nov 26, 2020 · 1 share · 30,517 followers View post →
THE B
@iangattphysio · X

@mccauleyandrew @paintoolkit2 @Retlouping @Connect2Physio @WillGosteopath @adamdobson123 @AdamMeakins @MyCuppaJo @Irish_Physio @KWernliPhysio @BillingMartin @ShoulderGeek1 @GregLehman @erikMeira @TrustmePhysio @PalingClaire @TheBackPainPod_ @rob_chiro @Dr_OliverT_PhD @WordsClinical @OnlinePhysios Agreed. No

Nov 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,386 followers View post →
Roelien
@RoelienHerholdt · X

#learningstylesmyth See my website for blog from 2013 https://t.co/CUCo5hZeQg

Sep 10, 2020 · 352 followers View post →
Indie Neuroblogs
@neuroghetto · X

Are learning styles real? https://t.co/LGulBgL1Rv https://t.co/hPLIHMNt33

Sep 9, 2020 · 1 like · 2,465 followers View post →
Neuro Transmissions
@neuroyoutube · X

Aug 30, 2020 · 1 share · 4,612 followers View post →
Dr. Joseph Santoro
@Joseph_Santoro · X

80 to 95% of teachers and students think that learning styles (e.g. visual, aural, reading/writing, and kinesthetic) are real. It is one of the most-believed neuromyths. Here is why it's wrong. https://t.co/qy4zoeKv9F

Aug 30, 2020 · 1 like · 18,603 followers View post →
Neuro Transmissions
@neuroyoutube · X

It's #WorldDistanceLearningDay, just in time for a new era of online classrooms. A lot of conversations revolve around the "best way" to learn...which brings us back to another conversation in the 90's, about "learning style". What's your learning style? https://t.co/j1NiJuvmXF

Aug 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,612 followers View post →
hann
@haihann · X

just skip to 2:18. and the answer is definitely NO. Watch "Are learning styles real?" on YouTube - https://t.co/Auelq22ypw

Aug 30, 2020 · 464 followers View post →
Tom Garrett
@adequatehearing · X

Are learning styles real? https://t.co/6wx4f3CH7N via @YouTube

Aug 30, 2020 · 1 like · 177 followers View post →
Jom Cordova
@SuperHotnessJom · X

In the end, learning styles don't really matter. Watch the vid for the explanation, stay til the end for the rant. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! @neuroyoutube https://t.co/eG3g0vRcx5

Aug 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 239 followers View post →
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