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IQ, Intelligence and Brain Power

4 Common Brain Myths Set Straight

If you assumed that any of these neuromyths were true, you are not alone. According to research done by Macdonald et al. the general public believe 68 percent of common neuromyths, educators endorse 56 percent, and even respondents with neuroscience training believe 46 percent.

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Jun 16, 2019Susan du Plessis
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Reading and Learning Research

Belief in Learning Styles Myth May Be Detrimental

Many people, including educators, believe learning styles are set at birth and predict both academic and career success even though there is no scientific evidence to support this common myth, according to new research.

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May 30, 2019Susan du Plessis
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IQ, Intelligence and Brain Power

10 Brain Myths Busted

After thousands of years of studying and treating every aspect of the brain, there are still many facets that remain mysterious. And because the brain is so complex, we tend to simplify information about how it works in order to make it more understandable. Both of these things put together have resulted in many myths about the brain. Let's look at 9 myths that have been circulating about the brain.

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Apr 1, 2018Susan du Plessis
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Overcoming Learning Barriers: Ask Susan for Help

Ask Susan: Understanding Learning Styles

My son is in 5th grade. I have been helping him with his study work, but am afraid to force him to use ‘my’ methods. I always learned well with pictures, but what worked well for me might not work for him. How will I know what works for him, and what doesn’t?

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Jul 31, 2017Carine du Pisanie
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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

Learning Principles More Important than Learning Styles

People not only learn at different rates, but also in different ways. Some students want their teacher or lecturers to write everything on the board. Others prefer to listen. Some like to sit in small groups and discuss a question; others like to listen to a lecture, translating it into pictures or doodles in their notebook. Such individual learning preferences are known as learning styles.

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Feb 20, 2017Susan du Plessis
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Cognitive Skills and Study Methods

Beyond Learning Styles – Strengthening Learning Weaknesses

The term “learning styles” speaks to the understanding that every student learns differently. Technically, an individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, processes, comprehends and retains information.

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Feb 18, 2017Susan du Plessis
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Reading and Learning Research

Learning Styles a Myth, British Researchers Say

"If your child comes home from school and says 'I'm a visual (or auditory or kinesthetic) learner' be concerned. Be very concerned," wrote Phil Revell in an article to the Times. "There is little evidence that approaches based on learning styles and learning cycles are valid."

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Apr 2, 2014Susan du Plessis