I teach several classes where the students test themselves for learning styles and intelligences. As part of development and to prove that they have some factor of all 7 intelligences -- I make them try at least one new study method outside their learning style, AND learn to do something new in a less strong intelligence area.

I've transitioned to more small group activities in my writing class (which means less lecture). There was some concern about my students covering enough of the curriculum. The proof of success for me was the increase in the quality and quantity of their graded writing.