Introduction:

the diagnosis of the way in which students learn is necessary for the success of the training process, but the theories and models related to learning styles are very varied, making their application difficult.

Objective:

to analyze different theories and models related to learning styles from a holistic view.

Methods:

The search was carried out in Spanish and English during the last four months of 2021, using the databases: Latindex, Redib, Redalyc, Ebsco, SciELO, Hinari, ISI Web, and Scopus. The keywords used were learning styles, model, characteristics, methodologies, strategies. The selection criteria were applied to 811 initially identified bibliographic sources, leaving 26 selected articles.

Development:

different positions and experiences were confronted from the 50's of the 20th centuries to the present. The approach of different approaches about learning styles throws an evolutionary perspective of this phenomenon. Holistic analysis makes it possible to visualize the implications of learning styles in the teaching-learning process.

Conclusions:

the integration of Kolb's models as well as Honey and Mumford constitute a viable option for its application to the educational reality, allowing a reliable diagnosis for the instructional process.

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