Improving how students learn through practical research and smart instructional design.
We study the different ways people process information to help schools create better learning environments. By using real data from performance testing, we help institutions put effective student engagement strategies into practice. We're committed to testing and proving teaching methods that work for every type of learner.
Understanding the Science of How We Learn
A Framework for Sensory Learning
The Seven Ways People Process Information
Our work is built on identifying seven specific ways people take in and remember information: through reading, listening, interacting, seeing, touching, moving, and even smelling. We study how these different sensory paths affect how people learn and how teachers can design better lessons. By observing these patterns in the real world, we provide a clear, evidence-based look at how people actually develop their skills and recall what they have learned.
Decades of Scientific Validation
A Proven Approach to Measuring Success
The foundation of our research is the MMPALT-III, a hands-on testing tool that we have spent decades perfecting through rigorous academic study. Our methods are rooted in the pioneering memory research of Hermann Ebbinghaus from 1879 and have been expanded through countless peer-reviewed studies at major universities. This history ensures that when we measure how someone prefers to learn, the results are accurate, standardized, and scientifically sound.
Real-World Solutions for Better Learning
Turning Data into Better Results
We take complex findings about how the brain works and turn them into practical strategies for schools and businesses alike. Whether in a classroom or a corporate office, we give leaders the data they need to match their teaching styles with the natural strengths of their students or employees. This alignment makes learning more effective and helps people hold onto what they have learned for the long term.
The Science Behind How We Learn
Improving the way we teach through decades of dedicated research and cognitive science.
At the Institute for Learning Styles Research, we take a data-driven approach to understand how people actually take in and remember information. Our work provides a solid foundation for educators and trainers to design lessons that truly connect with the different ways individuals process the world around them.
20+ Years of Proven Research
Our methods are built on more than two decades of study, including over 20 doctoral dissertations and numerous peer-reviewed studies from major universities.
Measuring Real Performance
We use the MMPALT-III, a proven tool designed to measure how people actually recall information across seven different senses. We focus on objective results rather than just asking people what they think they prefer.
Practical Strategies for Success
We turn our research into clear, actionable data. This helps schools and organizations use teaching techniques that are proven to keep students engaged and improve their long-term success.
Learning for Every Environment
Our research goes beyond the classroom. It is used in corporate training and for personal growth, offering a deep understanding of how people learn at every stage of life.
Improving How We Teach Through Real-World Research
Bringing decades of sensory learning data to modern teaching and cognitive development.
We study the connection between how people learn and how we teach. We invite schools and professional organizations to partner with us on research projects that create better learning environments. By using our data and frameworks, educators can align their teaching with the seven sensory pathways to help students stay engaged and remember more, no matter what they are studying.
INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING STYLES RESEARCH
Maryville Location