Editing Learning Styles (section)

=== Critique and Design Implications ===

One critique of the concept of learning styles is that it may perpetuate the idea of fixed abilities and innate traits <ref> Dweck, C. S. (2007). Is math a gift? Beliefs that put females at risk. In S. J. Ceci & W. M. Williams (Eds.), Why aren't more women in science? Top researchers debate the evidence (pp. 47-55). American Psychological Association. </ref>, rather than recognizing the role of effort, practice, and feedback in learning. 

Another critique is that focusing on individual learning styles may overlook the importance of social and cultural factors in learning.

Lastly, focus on individual learning styles may lead to a narrow, static view of learners that overlooks the dynamic, complex nature of learning. They also note that there is a risk of creating self-fulfilling prophecies or reinforcing stereotypes based on assumptions about learning styles. <ref> De Bruyckere, P., Kirschner, P. A., & Hulshof, C. D. (2015). Urban myths about learning and education. Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801537-1.00001-3 </ref>