The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping) - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping)

Date: Monday, September 7, 2026

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (Not sure what time this is in your time zone? You can use Google or an online time zone converter. Make sure to adjust it to the two time zones you need to compare!)

Cost: There is no fee for this training, but your tax-deductible donation will support our tutor training program and literacy learners across Minnesota!

Presenter: Dani Saunders (she/her), Tutor Training Coordinator, Literacy Minnesota.

Description: Many of us were taught that students learn best when instruction matches their "learning style." In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at where that idea came from, why it stuck, and what research actually tells us. We’ll explore how learning‑style labels can end up doing more harm than good for learners. At the same time, we’ll focus on what is worth keeping — the useful lessons learning‑styles theory offers for language instruction. You’ll leave with practical, research‑based strategies you can use right away, without sorting students into boxes.

Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio.

CEUs will be emailed to participants after the webinar, typically within 1-2 business days. Please note that if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session, we are unable to issue you CEUs or count your attendance towards a certificate.

If your schedule changes and you are no longer able to attend, please check our training calendar for other dates or video trainings. The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping) is NOT currently available as a recording but is offered periodically. Please watch the calendar for upcoming dates.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Adult Education Tutoring requirements.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Volunteering in the Adult Education Classroom requirements.

Advanced registration required! Please click "Register" above. The registration page will open in a new tab; please scroll down and follow the directions to register. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. We may not be available if you request registration assistance immediately before or at the webinar start time.

Questions? Contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074.

Literacy Minnesota is committed to providing access for people with disabilities at our trainings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Kelly at [email protected] or 651-251-9074 at least two weeks in advance.