1. I have mixed emotions about the existance of learning styles. I still think to an extint they do exist but I feel that they may be a little more broad than once thought. I think some people do retain information better by having it presented to them in different ways. However, not all information can be presented visualy or auditorily so it may be a matter of having things taught in multiple ways or just having the right example presented so that a particular person can understand.
2. I believe they are useful in classroom instruction because if someone strictly believes they are a visual learner they may only learn when things are given to them visualy. At the same time though, I believe that good teachers present information well to everyone regaurdless of their perceived learning style.
3. I think the best philosophy for using learning styles is to present things in the clearest and simplest manner possible if you are an instructor and if you are a learner to be aware of your preferences but also understand things can be learned in other ways too.
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