Learning Styles

OutlineIntroduction4 learning styles

Activist Reflector Theorist Pragmatist

Conclusion

Introduction

Published in

1982

Based upon the work of

Kolb

Developed by Peter Honey and Alan Mumford 4 Learning

Styles

4 learning styles Activist Reflector Theorist Pragmatist

Activist

Learn by doing Prefer activities:

• Brainstorming• Problem solving• Group discussing• Puzzles• Competitions• Role-play

Strengths

Flexible + Open-minded Happy to “have a go” Enjoy new situations Thrive on the challenges of new experiences

Weaknesses

Not consider many choices Do too much themselves Hog limelight No sufficient preparation before doing Get bored easily

Reflector

Learn by observing + thinking about what

happened Prefer activities

• self analysis questionnaires• personality questionnaires• observing activities• feedback from others• interviews

Strengths

Careful + thoughtful Thorough + methodical Love to listen to + assimilate info  Rarely jump to conclusions

Weaknesses

Rare direct participation Rarely reach a decision Too cautious Not usually assertive

Theorist Learn by understand the theory behind the

actions Prefer activities

models statistics stories quotes background information applying theories

Strengths

Vertical thinking Rational and objective  Good at asking probing

questions  

Weaknesses

Restricted in lateral thinking Hate uncertainty/disorder No “subjective”/ “intuitive”

Pragmatist Learn by put the learning into

practice in the real world. Activities

Find method apply learning in reality case studies problem solving discussion

Strengths

Love testing things out in practice Technique oriented Down to earth Business-like Get straight to the point

Weaknesses

No “things without obvious application”  No theory Seize on the first expedient solution to a

problem Impatient

ConclusionActivist

Reflector

Theorist

Pragmatist

Thanks For Listening.