Rating: 
Summary: A "MUST READ" for parents/educators and co-workers!
Review: 'The Way They Learn' is an excellent book on the learning styles of all children AND adults. It is written so that parents can understand it and begin to identify and search out the strengths of both their children and themselves. Ms. Tobias is careful to warn parents of the dangers of having children inaccurately labled as having a learning disability, when in fact it may be that the child simply has a different learning style than both his teacher and/or parent. No matter what learning style your child may have... when all is said and done, they are to be held accountable for the end result. I may need absolute quiet to concentrate on my homework, while my sister needs that stereo going and food to munch. If both our assignments are completed on time... then 'that was the point!' I am not a 'reader', but I read this book in one night after having the good fortune of hearing Ms. Tobias speak in Northern New Jersey this weekend. My husband and I have one daughter, we work full-time and have taught Bible classes for many grade school ages over the past 10 years. Having read this book we feel it will help us better understand and be able to more effectively deal with our daughter and our co-workers. It will also help us to be sure we are reaching all styles in our classroom rather than just concentrating on the 'majority'. Ms. Tobias is an excellent speaker as she is both insightful and entertaining. I highly recommend both her book and the opportunity to hear her speak.
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent Book! Even my 4 boys are excited!
Review: After slapping my forehead a few times. My boys and I sat down one evening and found out each one's domninant style. Not only is it insightful for me, but for them also! C.T. is right. They don't learn the same way I do...duh! I always knew they were different from each other. Now I know what the differences are and more importantly, how to capitalize on the differences to their advantage (and mine)!
Rating:
Summary: Quick insight into communication and learning styles
Review: Cynthia Tobias uses several models to help readers identify their thinking, learning, communication, and information processing styles. The book is a quick and easy read so you don't have to spend time reading "fluff". 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.
Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!
Review: I am a homeschool mom and this book was given to me to read. I have learned so much about myself, my children, and my husband from this book! I think every parent should read this and every teacher should definately read it! I am purchasing a copy for the public school in my town in hopes of getting the teachers there to read it and step outside of their own mold to help children learn!
Rating:
Summary: What wonderful insight into the learning process!
Review: I am so impressed with the simplicity and utility of Ms. Tobias' book. Suddenly, it makes sense that one kid can learn with the radio on (which always drives me nuts) and another always studies best while lying on the floor. Every teacher should read this book. A home run!
Rating:
Summary: What wonderful insight into the learning process!
Review: I am so impressed with the simplicity and utility of Ms. Tobias' book. Suddenly, it makes sense that one kid can learn with the radio on (which always drives me nuts) and another always studies best while lying on the floor. Every teacher should read this book. A home run!
Rating:
Summary: I believe this book is a must.
Review: I believe this book is a must for those who wish to garner a love of life and learning in their children. I as a homeschool mom have found it a source of comfort and much needed insight in learning to deal with my children who have radically different learning styles. This is a good place to start when embarking on the road to discovering the way another person (child) thinks, learns and perceives their world.
Rating:
Summary: INFORMATIVE!! WELL WRITTEN!! WONDERFUL INSIGHT!!
Review: I can't say enough good things about this book. I feel every parent should be given one in the hospital and every teacher should be required to read it before certification. Tobias' insight and explanations of learning styles saved me from pulling my hair out (or having it all turn gray) with my wonderfully bright, definitely analytical/structual son. Her ten comandments for each style helps the reader see what affects, both bad and good, a person's actions can have on different learning styles. Her suggestions on various approaches to learning have opened a whole new world for both my son and myself. I believe this book offers insight that will allow EVERY student to be successful.
Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTE MUST READ!!
Review: I first saw this book with my professor in school so I bought it (because it seemed interesting) but when I read it, I found it to be an amazingly fun to read book. I didn't stop reading it until it was done (in 2 times!) and I recommend it to everyone.
Rating:
Summary: Great book
Review: I first saw this book with my professor in school so I bought it (because it seemed interesting) but when I read it, I found it to be an amazingly fun to read book. I didn't stop reading it until it was done (in 2 times!) and I recommend it to everyone.
| 
