Summary

Learning style theories provide theoretical models of knowledge acquisition. There is no doubt that learning style models can only be an approximation of “real life”, because learning is a highly individualized process. Despite this fact, studies have shown that learning style models like the one proposed by Kolb et al. are of practical use, because they can be transferred into concrete teaching actions. They help teachers to realize that students have different approaches of knowledge acquisition. Therefore an application multiple teaching methods is necessary to enhance effectiveness of teaching and learning.