Is "Learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) determine how you best learn" still taught in school?

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Was "Learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) determine how you best learn" taught in school?

Yes. This education idea was commonly taught, especially during the 2000s.

Is "Learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) determine how you best learn" true?

No. Research shows little evidence that teaching to learning styles improves learning outcomes.

When was this understanding updated?

Updated understanding emerged around 2010.

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