Learning styles and multiple intelligences

Could have used some references. Also for any who have read robertpowell's review statement accusing teachers "blindly" following learning theories, the Coffield paper he cites has been scathingly received by Professor Rita Dunn in a 35 page review questioning their professionalism and familiarity with quantitative research. http://www.learningstyles.net/documents/Response%20to%20Coffied%20Report%20by%20Professor%20R%20Dunn.pdf

Before teachers blindly follow the VAK evangelists just look at what the independent academic research says: "Although the literature on learning styles is enormous, very few studies have even used an experimental methodology capable of testing the validity of learning styles applied to education. Moreover, of those that did use an appropriate method, several found results that flatly contradict the popular meshing hypothesis. "We conclude therefore, that at present, there is no adequate evidence base to justify incorporating learning-styles assessments into general educational practice. Thus, limited education resources would better be devoted to adopting other educational practices that have a strong evidence base, of which there are an increasing number." Ref: 1. Harold Pasher, Mark McDaniel, Dough Rohrer, Robert Bjork, Dept of Psychology, University of California, San Diego. Psychological Science in the Public Interest December 2008 vol. 9 no. 3 105-119 See also: "Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning. A systematic and critical review." 2004 LSRC Frank Coffield Institute of Education, David Moseley, University of Newcastle Elaine hall, University of Newcastle, Kathyrn Ecclestone, University of Exeter