In “You Are Not a Kinesthetic Learner,” the education scholar debunks the idea that everyone has a style of learning through which they learn best and investigates the notion’s origins.

The idea of learning styles has been around for more than 50 years. In 1975, German biochemist Frederic Vester introduced the concept in his popular science book Thinking, Learning, Forgetting.

Colleges ’Learning styles’ are bogus Researchers say moving around while studying improves retention By Scott Dobson-Mitchell February 15, 2011 ...

There’s just one problem: The concept of individual learning styles – applied universally to the general student population, beyond learners with special needs – appears to be a myth.

And I do credit those women to a lot of who I am now and how I behave. It’s really, really special.” Watch the full interview below. How to Train Your Dragon is currently playing in theaters.

Yes, but with limitations. While brain training exercises can enhance working memory, the extent of improvement depends on individual factors such as learning style, motivation, and cognitive ability.