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2. LEARNING STYLES
By : Lala Rukh Aziz
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3. Objectives
At the end of this lecture the learner will be
able to acknowledge:
I. Definition of learning
II. What is learning style
III. Advantages of learning style
IV. Introduction of Kolb's model
V. Description of Kolb's style of learning
VI. Description of common types of learning styles
VII.Summary
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4. Definition
Learning
“It is a process whereby knowledge is created through
transformation of experience”
(kolb,1984)
Learning style
“Learning style is an individual’s unique approach to
learning based on strength, weakness and
preferences”
(Dictionary Lexicon)
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5. Advantages
 Learning style helps to:
I. Be more productive
II. Be more creative
III. Increase achievement
IV. Improve problem solving
V. Make better decision
VI. Learn more effectively
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6. Introduction
 David Kolb born in 1939
 David Kolb published his learning styles model in
1984 from which he developed his learning style
inventory
 Kolb's learning theory works on two levels: a four
stage cycle of learning and four separate learning
styles .
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7. Cont…
 A typical presentation of Kolb's two continuums is
that the east-west axis is called the Processing and the
north-south axis is called the Perception Continum
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8. Types
 Types of learning style:
I. Diverging
II. Assimilating
III. Converging
IV. Accommodating
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10. Diverging(Feeling and Watching)
 They tend to :
i. Recognize problem
ii. Gather information
iii. Generate lot of ideas
iv. Work in groups
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11. Cont…
 And they are:
i. Sensitive
ii. Open minded
iii. Interested in people
iv. Be imaginative
v. Be understanding
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12. Assimilating
(Watching and thinking)
They tend to:
i. Plan
ii. Create models
iii. Define problems
iv. Develop theories
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13. Cont…
 This learning style:
i. Take a concise, logical approach
ii. Wide ranging information and organizing it a clear
logical form
iii. Good clear explanation rather then practical
approach
iv. Information and science careers
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14. Converging
(Doing and Thinking)
 They tend to:
i. Solve problems
ii. Make decisions
iii. Find solution to practical issues
iv. Technical task
v. Find practical uses for ideas and theories
vi. Experiment with new ideas
 They are less concerned with people
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15. Accommodating
(Doing and Feeling)
 They tend to:
i. Take risk
ii. Initiate
iii. Take a practical ,experiential approach
iv. New challenges and experiences
v. Learn which involves action and initiative
vi. Uses targets and works in the field
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16. Cont…
vii. Be adaptable and practical
viii.Good at actively engaging the world and actually,
doing things instead of reading about and studying
them
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17. Types of learning styles
Types of learning style:
1. Visual:
This type of learning prefer using
pictures,images,and spatial understanding
2. Auditory:
This type of learning prefer using sound and music
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19. Cont…
3.Verbal:
This type of learning prefer using words both in
speech and writing
4.Physical:
This type of learning prefer using body hands and
sense of touch
5.Logical:
This type of learning prefer using logic and reasoning
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20. Cont…
6.Social:
This type of learning style prefer to learn in groups
or with other people
7.solitary:
This type of learning style prefer to work alone and
use self study
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23. Message of the day
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24. References
 Honey P, Mumford A. (1982) Manual of learning
styles. Maidenhead: Peter Honey Publications.
 Basavanthappa,B.T.(2003)Nursing education new
Delhi: jaypee medical publication
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