Classroom Learning Style

This article is interesting, and it is helpful for teachers. It is interesting to me, that while we are in the midst of a technology-engulfed world, that students prefer the face-to-face interaction and environment of the traditional classroom setting. Although the students liked the online portion for extra practice, they still wanted the face-to-face instruction. Although educators may think that the younger generation would prefer online assignments, it is important to understand that some may feel uncomfortable with that environment. When implementing a blended learning environment, no matter what learning preference one may hold, it is important to have a balanced environment of both in class instruction and web-based instruction.
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This study “empirically tested students before and after intervention of lessons were differentiated either by learning style or by ability” (Allcock & Hulme, 2010). Both classes were taught by the same instructor, for the same amount of time, received the same exams, and were given the same inventories and initial questionnaires. The only thing that differed was the type of intervention received, that is intervention by learning styles or by ability. Over the course of nine weeks, the students were taught topics “according to the scheme of work through lessons differentiated by learning style or ability” and given test to assess there knowledge and growth (Allcock & Hulme, 2010). At the end of the study, the results collected show a significant rise in test scores; however, there were no significant differences between the improvements of scores based on the method of differentiation. Although not significant, there was small trend for students who received differentiated instruction by ability to improve more. The authors suggests that as long as teachers provide quality, varied lessons, students can achieve their fullest academic potential without one method of teaching being superior to the …show more content…
He believes they are products on one’s environment, and they can be developed over time. Sternberg also feels that learning styles can differ during the various stages of life. The author suggests that Sternberg’s view is one of many different views on learning styles. Whether learning styles are biologically or environmentally determined is still being studied. Kaminska states that some research shows that learning styles are the “outcomes of genetic make up”, while others believe they are influenced by life’s experiences