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Interetsting discussion on various types of learning methods. Sorry to again disagree with the content/quiz answers, but the four learning methods are traditionally described under the acronym VARK (Visual, Auditory, Reading, Knietic).

Also, one of the quiz anwers was impossible to get correct. The material specifically states that the attention span of adults is 10-12 minutes, but that answer option was not given.

Hi Eric,
Thank you for your comments concerning the listing of the learning preference areas. There are a number of different acronyms used in this area as well as different categories in relation to different researchers. Derek Nunney has identified 28 categories in his research. Working with this many categories would be a real challenge for instructors as you can imagine.
The key is to be able to provide instruction to students that appeals to their different learning preferences that will enable them to be successful learners.
Gary

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