Visual Learner Lie

David Class

• 16 februari 2026
• 9783565252244

Samenvatting:

"The Visual Learner Lie – Why catering to your 'style' actually hurts your learning" debunks the most persistent myth in education: Learning Styles (VARK). For decades, teachers and students have believed that some people are "visual learners," others "auditory," and others "kinesthetic," and that teaching must match the style. Education researcher David Class reveals the scientific consensus: There is zero evidence for this. We all learn best when the method matches the content (e.g., you learn geometry visually and languages auditorily), not the person. "The Visual Learner Lie" explains why this myth is dangerous. It gives students an excuse to fail ("I can't learn this, I'm a visual learner") and wastes teacher resources. The book offers evidence-based study techniques like dual coding and retrieval practice that actually work for everyone.