Learning styles in education and training: problems, politicisation and potential
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a selection of papers from the 10th Annual European Learning Styles Information Network Conference. Design/methodology/approach The paper looks at problems, developments in the application of style and potential styles for practice in the area of cognitive and learning styles in education and training practice, with a brief look at the papers within this issue. Findings The paper finds that each of the papers presented here raises a number of pertinent issues which are significant in the ongoing debate regarding the value of cognitive and learning styles in education and training practice. These are presented in the form of ten key messages. Originality/value The paper presents a useful insight into the problems, politicisation and potential of learning styles in education and training.
Source: Education + Training
Authors: Carol Evans, Eugene Sadler‐Smith
Institutions: Durham University, University of Surrey
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1978560724