Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller tackle the controversial issue of learning styles, identifying unintended consequences. Specifically, they address how the idea of learning styles has become embedded in teacher education programs, teacher certification exams, teacher evaluations, and textbooks.Musical credit: "Rock Myself"Steven Bourgeois From Presence ©2005 All rights reserved

Dr. Bourgeois and Mr. Miller tackle the controversial issue of learning styles, identifying unintended consequences. Specifically, they address how the idea of learning styles has become embedded in teacher education programs, teacher certification exams, teacher evaluations, and textbooks. Musical credit: "Rock Myself" Steven Bourgeois From Presence ©2005 All rights reserved

Episode 23: On Learning Styles

Dr. Steven Bourgeois and Mr. Ross Miller lead an informal discussion between a current and a former teacher on topics that challenge "best practices" in contemporary education. In keeping with Neil Postman (1979), we support the conserving function of education: “Its aim at all times is to make visible the prevailing biases of a culture and then, by employing whatever philosophies of education are available, to oppose them.”

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Episode 23: On Learning Styles

Episode 23: On Learning Styles