1. Introduction to Style: Exploring Key
Differences in How People Learn.
We Bring Learning to Life
2.
3. People approach learning in very different ways.
These differences should be honored and even celebrated.
They are the identifiable preferences of the parts of a complete learning cycle.
We need to understand how this cycle works.
All real learning ends in transfer as the learner takes over.
My Premises: the Basis of the 4MAT Model
5. Carl Jung and Individuation
Jean Piaget on the Constructivist
Theory of Knowing
John Dewey on his Transactional
Theories of Knowledge and Experience
David Kolb on Experiential
Learning Theory
I created the 4MAT descriptions primarily by synthesizing the
theories of the these researchers.
6. Additional Researchers Used—The Endurance of the Cycle:
Jean Piaget, intelligence is shaped by experience 1929
John Dewey, real learning creates purpose and direction 1938
Lev Vygotsky, learning is the zone of proximal development 1947
Kurt Levin, integration of theory and practice and original cycle 1947
Michael Polanyi, creativity is charged with personal feelings 1967
Alfred Whitehead, student freedom to choose to be interested 1967
David Kolb, learning is transforming experience 1982
Peter Senge, core competency to assess the future is “presence” 2004
Arthur Wise, transform rigid adherence to an outgrown status quo 2012
12. Together, perceiving and processing describe the whole range of the
learning experience.
While all learners engage in all types of learning, most seem to favor
one particular type.
14. Examine the 4 Key Questions that form the structure of each quadrant.
15. See how the process through the Learning Cycle works.
16. Note how each of the Four Quadrants requires different teaching expertise.
Informing and
delivering
content
Setting up
successful practice
and coaching
Moving students
to adapt
learning into
their lives
Engaging
and Motivating
students
Which are your best strengths?
17. Comparison Data: Tennessee, Hawaii, North Dakota
Teachers admit they are doing a lot of lecturing, the favorite strategy of Type Two Learners
22. This is how the complete
Learning Cycle works.
From Experiencing
To Listening and Sharing
To Imaging
To examining the ideas
To trying them out, Practicing
To Planning their Use
To Critiquing and Polishing
To Adapting and Transferring Into
one’s life.
23. 4MATReview
4MAT Review The Learner…
Instructor
creates
meaning and
fascination
Instructor
develops key
concepts and
knowledge
Learner masters
skills and applies
learning
Learner adapts
learning in a
creative way
Starts with personal meaning
Is intrigued
Compares with
what he already knows
Creates a mental
picture
Investigates easily
and naturally
Seeks out facts and knowledgeDevelops skills
Tests theories
Applies and interprets
Establishes real-world
significance
Performs skills
Internalizes learning
26. ABOUT LEARNING CONTACT INFORMATION
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