Think you’re a “visual learner” or that your brain only works if information is served just right? Jen and Bri are here to bust that myth wide open. They dive into the pseudo-science behind learning styles, unpacking why tailoring teaching to “auditory, visual, or kinesthetic” preferences just doesn’t hold up in real research.

A seminal study by Pashler et al. (2008) found no solid evidence that matching teaching to learning styles improves outcomes (read it here). Later research by Nancekivell et al. (2023) shows that believing in learning styles can actually bias how students’ abilities are perceived (read it here).

Instead, Jen and Bri highlight smarter strategies: Universal Design for Learning, which makes classrooms flexible for everyone, and metacognition—helping students actually understand how they learn, not just what they prefer.

Jen and Bri also give shout-outs to some students who have absolutely blown their minds this week with incredible progress, proving that focus, strategy, and curiosity beat labels any day.

By the end of this episode, you’ll see why learning styles are a myth, and how paying attention to how students think and learn can make all the difference—without needing to know if they’re “visual” or “auditory.”