The Way They Learn [Paperback]

Several reviews have commented about the controversial nature of the models the author refers to. The controversy about models challenges us to continue striving toward a better understanding of our intellectual development. No model is or should be without controversy over time because our intellectual abilities change as we evolve as a species.

Readers will appreciate the straightforward nature of this book and use the information along with insight gained in other areas of human development (emotional, spiritual, physical, areas of nutrition, etc.) to help them understand themselves and others better.

Cynthia Tobias Ulrich has a bachelor's degree in education, a master's degree in learning styles, and she is founder of Learning Styles Unlimited. She and her husband John, have twin boys, Michael & Robert. She is author of many inspiring books including "You Can't Make Me." My first awareness of this fine author was during a speaking engagement she held in May of 1997. Since then I have read this publication numerous times, and continue to "ear" yet another page.

Detail and Insight
From birth there are evident, innate, differences in all people. This factor even lays relevant in multiple birth situations. In this publication, Cynthia provides easy to understand descriptions of the learning styles, quizzes to assist you toward realizing the style of your child and yourself, and a lot of well thought out information. When given insight to the different learning styles, you can effectively understand and teach each child. I guarantee you that after absorbing the information in this book, you will be able to "understand" your child in a manner not before realized! This publication even assisted me with my marriage. Allowing me to realize that some of the irritating things my spouse does are not meant to annoy me, they are just part of his "style." You will realize that some of the things your children do that irritate you really aren't purposeful.

Further, you will foster an understanding that all children are smart, but in different areas. Quite simply, we just all have differences. Knowing the way your family unit perceives and orders information will allow for a more unison acceptance of each other. The information presented will allow you to arrive at a better understanding of how your child learns. Based on The Gregoric Model of Learning Styles, Cynthia explains to us how our minds receive and perceive information. You then will understand why certain teaching styles allow your child to succeed easier. Once you have realized your child's learning strengths, you will be empowered to help them succeed! You will see why each child reacts differently and learns uniquely. You will see why one child eases through their math homework but gets frustrated with the assigned art project.

The wealth of knowledge in The Way They Learn will also aid you in conflict management, by providing you with admiration (what characteristics others notice & admire about that style), perceptions (negative perceptions that other dominant styles perceive), and getting along advice (ten commandments for getting along with each style) for each dominant learning style. Further, you are provided stress trigger examples for each dominant learning style.

In conclusion, this is one of my favorite parenting books and the first that I recommend to others.