The Blind Leading the Blind: What If They're Not All Visual or Tactile Learners?

3 Pages Posted: 18 Apr 2008

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Robin Boyle

St. John's University School of Law

James B. Levy

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law

Abstract

Are you assuming that because the majority of law students in your classes are visual and/or tactile learners because they have grown up using computers, and we see students using computers all the time? If so, then implicit is this assumption is that learning styles are determined by environmental factors alone or that students' awareness of strengths lead them to capitalize on their personal learning styles. This article challenges these assumptions and suggests teaching approaches to reach students' diverse learning styles.

Suggested Citation

Boyle, Robin and Levy, James B., The Blind Leading the Blind: What If They're Not All Visual or Tactile Learners?. Legal Writing Institute, Vol. 22, No. 2, Spring 2008, St. John's Legal Studies Research Paper No. 08-0129, NSU Shepard Broad Law Center Research Paper No. 08-010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1121352

Robin Boyle (Contact Author)

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James B. Levy

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law ( email )

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