From 2b765daa246110958d6855ecacb5af8a2a79ba08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tati Guzman Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:19:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Updates learning style quiz to vark questionnaire --- onboarding/learning-to-learn.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md b/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md index 270f42b67..7e53f0197 100644 --- a/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md +++ b/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Write down some positive, affirmative things to say to yourself that fall under - Example: "I'm having difficulty absorbing this concept, but I have a lot of resources I can use to try coming at this from a different angle." -Take the [Learning Style Quiz](http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml) +Take the [Vark Questionnaire](https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/) Take the [Growth Mindset Self-Assessment](https://www.positivityguides.net/test-your-mindset-quiz/) From 5fbd71f8cc40cd0ee01bd2aa29323b0cfafcbf29 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tati Guzman Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:52:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Adds evidence based article to supplemental resources to debunk learning styles approach --- onboarding/learning-to-learn.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md b/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md index 7e53f0197..0d35b40c6 100644 --- a/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md +++ b/onboarding/learning-to-learn.md @@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ Write a self-reflective journal entry covering: ### Supplemental Resources +- [The Stubborn Myth of Learning Styles](https://www.educationnext.org/stubborn-myth-learning-styles-state-teacher-license-prep-materials-debunked-theory/) - Despite the fact that learning styles are taught to educators as an important aspect of lesson planning, there is no evidence-based research to support that learning styles should be the focus of lesson structure. This article explains changes needed in teacher preparation to focus on adjusting for student comprehension rather than learning styles. - [Growth Mindset (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyIF5VUOJc0) - This is a summary of the book Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck, which is based on her research into how kids tackle difficult problems. - [Learning to Learn by Sarah Drasner](https://css-tricks.com/learning-to-learn/) - It contains some useful tips which will help you to learn. - [The Power of Believing You Can Improve (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU) - A TEDx video by Carol Dweck in which she explains how mindset can affect brain activity.