Research does not support matching instruction to perceived “learning styles,” (which are not in fact supported by research) but rather, offering a range of modalities to benefit all learners.
Rubrics can help students learn self-monitoring and self-assessment skills in learning, improve self-efficacy, and encourage supportive peer feedback, all of which can contribute to their Learner Mindset.
Examples in early childhood can include offering a combination of text, visuals, gestures, manipulatives, and/or audio, and this combination will vary depending on content and individual learners.
Rubrics can help students learn self-monitoring and self-assessment skills in learning, improve self-efficacy, and encourage supportive peer feedback, all of which can contribute to their Learner Mindset.
Ge, Z. (2019). Investigating the effect of real-time multi-peer feedback with the use of a web-based polling software on e-learners' learning performance. Interactive Learning Environments.
Providing tools so learners can choose to listen to a text supports individual strengths and needs.
Tasks can be designed to have learners solve real-world problems, sharpen Critical Thinking Skills, and build Communication skills as learners Collaborate.
Implementation varies substantially and results in differential effects with adult learners based on their Background Knowledge, previous educational experiences, Self-Regulation, and Learner Mindset.
Building positive and trusting relationships with learners fosters a Sense of Belonging, safety, and engagement, laying the groundwork for academic, cognitive, and social-emotional growth.
Building positive and trusting relationships with learners fosters a Sense of Belonging, safety, and engagement, laying the groundwork for academic, cognitive, and social-emotional growth.