Learning Style Vs Teaching Style

I found it quite interesting that Professor Engle introduced us to learning styles and then followed it up with Teaching styles. In previous courses I had been exposed to the learning styles before but never teaching styles. I found this sequence interesting because I could not help but wonder if there was a link between the two that she wanted us to make. I'm still not sure if that was the goal in presenting the information in this sequence. However if this was the point or not, it sure started me to thinking.

I found myself wondering if an individuals learning style influences their teaching style. I could be completely off base here but it seems to me that your learning style would influence your teaching style at least a little. I mean if you really think about it both your learning style and your teaching style are part of your personality and therefore have to be related in some way. My opinion is that each teaching style appeals to a certain learning style. If that is the case I would assume that a person would teach the way that appeals most to their learning style, at least in the beginning of their teaching career. Don't get me wrong here I'm not saying that a person can only have a teaching style that appeals to their learning style. I do believe that individuals are capable of diversifying their teaching style to accommodate their students needs. I just can't help but believe that their learning style has to shine through just a little in their teaching style.

Tell me what you think...........