Three basic approaches to learning styles

The first approach is to identify a person's individual learning style and then adapt instruction toward that person's strengths and preferences. A profile of the learner can be developed using several different learning style instruments.
The second approach is to identify a person's preferred style and then to give instruction aimed toward the opposite preference in order to strengthen that student's weaknesses. There is considerable controversy involving this method. Use it with caution!
The third approach does not even attempt to identify an individual's style, but rather uses different instructional methods and media in the overall course design. This approach represents an attempt to reach all learners and assumes that every student will find something in the course that appeals to him or her. The goal of this "one size fits all" method is to have all learners achieve a set of predefined instructional objectives. The important thing is to include as many different methods as is possible and practical. The assumption is that if a learning activity doesn't fit that person's natural style, the person is experienced enough to be able to compensate.