Education
Beware the myth: learning styles affect parents', children's, and teachers' thinking about children's academic potential
X. Sun, O. Norton, et al.
Three experiments reveal how learning style perceptions—whether a student learns visually or through hands-on methods—shape beliefs about academic potential. Conducted by Xin Sun, Owen Norton, and Shaylene E. Nancekivell, this research uncovers a concerning bias: students labeled as visual learners are perceived to be more intelligent and capable in core subjects than their hands-on peers, impacting educational assessments of children.
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