Think you know your learning style? Think again! Today, on this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., academic peer coaches Kadee, Nischal, Riya, and Kenton debunk learning styles and suggest alternative strategies to get the most out of your academic studies this semester. The sky's the limit!

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References:

• Ambrose, S., Bridges, M., Lovett, M., DiPietro, M., & Norman, M (2010). How learning works: 7 research-based principles for smart teaching. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Carroll, P. (2022, Aug. 12). Learning styles don’t actually exist, studies show. Foundation for Economics Freedom. Retrieved from https://fee.org/articles/learning-styles-don-t-actually-exist-studies-show/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThere%20is%20no%20credible%20evidence,will%20lead%20to%20better%20learning.%E2%80%9D
• Cloke, H. (2024, May 22). The VARK model: Your complete guide to learning styles. Retrieved from https://www.growthengineering.co.uk/vark-model/
• Yale University Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Learning styles as a myth. Retrieved from https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/teaching/teaching-resource-library/learning-styles-as-a-myth