Quote of the Day

Mr. Willingham makes a convincing case that the distinction between visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners (who supposedly learn best when body movement is involved) is a specious one. At some point, no amount of dancing will help you learn more algebra.

From the Wall Street Journal review of “Why Don't Students Like School?” by Daniel T. Willingham, who argues that the current trend of differentiating learning styles in order to help children learn is based on flawed theory.