The Neuromyth of learning styles
The perception of Biological Sciences pre-service teachers at the University of Brasília, Brazil
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21853336 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maria Vitória Vieira da Nóbrega (0000-0002-7609-9882, Universidade de Brasília), Natasha da Silva Melo (0009-0008-0857-542X, Universidade de Brasília), João Paulo Cunha de Menezes (0000-0002-2566-3957, Universidade de Brasília) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | e024027 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Revista Ibero-Americana de Estudos em Educação (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1982-5587 • E-ISSN: 2446-8606 |
| Publisher | Revista Ibero-Americana de Estudos em Educacao (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.21723/riaee.v19i00.18213 |
| OpenAlex | W4392299040 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 3 |
In recent years, neuroscience has gained prominence in the field of education. However, those who seek to learn about neuroscience on their own may encounter inaccurate information or misconceptions about neuroscientific findings, known as neuromyths. One of the most widespread myths among educators is the one about Learning Styles (LS), which suggests that students learn best when information is presented according to their preferred style. This study aimed to investigate the perception of Biological Sciences students at the University of Brasília (UnB) regarding this neuromyth. To achieve this, an online questionnaire was administered to the participants. The results indicated that students have a positive view of Learning Styles. Therefore, it is necessary to debunk this neuromyth in the academic environment by integrating the study of neuroscience and educational neuromyths into initial teacher education through courses, research projects, and extension activities
Learning styles · Mathematics education · Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function · Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |