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Learning Styles Research: Understanding how Teaching Should be Impacted by the Way Learners Learn Part II: Understanding how Learners Prefer to Receive Information
Over the years, educators have asked questions about how people learn. This article is the second in a series of three that provide updated information on the impact of learning styles on learners. In addition, learning style assessments for each of the theories will also be discussed.
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