April 2018
Beginner
200 pages
3h 39m
English
Many myths persist despite the evidence, and many of them affect the learning and training industry. Despite research results and considerable attention, large numbers of myths are still endorsed by the public (including teachers). For example, researchers have documented that even 78 percent of those with some neuroscience education believe in learning styles (Macdonald et al. 2017)! The data for teachers and the public at large are worse. Other myths have their own persistent believers.
Similarly, there are misconceptions about a variety of learning design topics that lead people to misinterpret the intent or avoid the good elements because of wariness around bad connotations. So, ...