Learning Styles: The Greatest Neuroscience Myths

According to Goldhill (2016) the concept of different “learning styles” is one of the greatest neuroscience myths according to Goldhill (2016). There are several other myths consistent with learning styles. Some other examples of these neuromyths include that “we only use 10% of our brain, and drinking less than six to eight glasses of water a day will shrink your brain” Goldhill (2016). This is comical to me, because I am not a fan of water and drink one cup of water a day, if that; therefore, my brain should be the size of a pea to say the least!

Also, in the article written by (Goldhill O. , 2016), she states, “we all learn in fundamentally similar ways.” I agree with this statement. Within my research and self-observation, I have been

When it comes to mathematics and economics I am a visual learner. In the case of history, English or public speaking I am an auditory learner. Generally, I would say I absorb the most by listening and visualization. In accordance with the index test created by, (Cournoyer & Stanley, 2002) in the Social Work Portfolio Text, I scored under the learning categories of being an active, sensing, verbal and sequential learner, (Cournoyer & Stanley, 2002) “state that sequential learners seem to enjoy logically constructed outlines that proceed in step-by-step fashion to a logical conclusion (p.23).” I never thought I would be a sequential learner, but it makes perfect since. Everything I do is a step by step form. (Cournoyer & Stanley, 2002) communicate that “people who are sensing often enjoy detailed material, are meticulous, reliable and reflect common sense, and can easily remember facts, figures, routines and protocols

I love to write and used to write my own ballads when I was signed to a record label, so writing comes naturally to me. I can express myself thoroughly through writing, but I think that it also hinders me when it comes to learning. I tend to over think things through at times. I feel I am very opinionated and sometimes that can be a deterrent for me. Thus, I am learning how to fine tune my approach.

(Cournoyer & Stanley, 2002) mention that there are some other types of learning; multiple intelligences, psychological type, and emotional intelligence (p. 15, 17, 19). When it comes to multiple intelligences, I agree with the different characteristics, minus the using logical-numerical systems. Math has always been my weakness, so I stay away from mathematical categories, patterns and sequences. (p.15). I don’t think of myself as an emotional learner.

I believe that emotions depend on the individual and their state of mind, while learning. There is an example on (p.17) (Cournoyer & Stanley, 2002) that explains, a mother who doesn’t know how to swim, but she was able to jump in a lake and save her daughter, who was struggling to stay above water, successfully (p.17). This is a true example of being an emotional