When there is a mismatch between the learning styles of students and the teaching style of the professor, it will have negative effects on the learning environment, such as boredom, lack of motivation and poor test results. Hence, the teacher needs to find a balanced approach so that all the students can profit from the classes.
Teachers generally receive feedback about the class by monitoring the level of students' participation as well as non-verbal signs, such as facial expression and body language. Nonetheless, teachers should also take into account other learning styles, such as tactual and kinesthetic learners who prefer hands-on learning. The teacher needs to evaluate these learners according to their own level of performance. This information, alongside other types of evaluation, including tests, homework and assessments, should be used to gauge learning results and to address problematic issues and concerns to improve the overall learning environment and performance.
Instead of merely providing lectures, answering questions and clarifying doubts, the teacher should also pose intellectual challenges to the students. By actively engaging in intellectual debates and discussions, the students will feel more motivated and will think about the issues more deeply. As a result, they will benefit most from the classroom environment.
Following a combination of teacher-directed and learner-centered classroom assessment, there will be dialogue between the two parties. The teacher is aware that students have different learning styles, be they auditory, visual or kinesthetic learners, and he adjusts his assessment to their needs. The students will optimize their learning results since they perceive the teacher as caring and interested in their progress, while the teacher will receive important feedback on her performance and gain additional skills and experience in the process.