This document outlines the four main learning styles identified in Kolb's learning styles theory: activist, reflector, theorist, and pragmatist. The activist learns by doing activities like brainstorming and role-playing. The reflector learns by observing and thinking, preferring activities like questionnaires and feedback. The theorist learns by understanding theories behind actions through models and stories. The pragmatist learns by applying ideas in real-world practice through case studies and problem-solving. The document provides strengths and weaknesses of each style.

1. Learning
Styles

2. Outline
Introduction
4 learning styles
 Activist
 Reflector
 Theorist
 Pragmatist
Conclusion

3. Introduction
Published
in
1982
Based upon
the work of
Kolb
Developed by
Peter Honey and
Alan Mumford
4 Learning
Styles

4. 4 learning styles
 Activist
 Reflector
 Theorist
 Pragmatist

5. Activist
 Learn by doing
 Prefer activities:
• Brainstorming
• Problem solving
• Group discussing
• Puzzles
• Competitions
• Role-play

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

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

8. Reflector
 Learn by observing + thinking about what
happened
 Prefer activities
• self analysis questionnaires
• personality questionnaires
• observing activities
• feedback from others
• interviews

9. Strengths
 Careful + thoughtful
 Thorough + methodical
 Love to listen to + assimilate info
 Rarely jump to conclusions

10. Weaknesses
 Rare direct participation
 Rarely reach a decision
 Too cautious
 Not usually assertive

11. Theorist
 Learn by understand the theory behind the
actions
 Prefer activities
 models
 statistics
 stories
 quotes
 background information
 applying theories

12. Strengths
 Vertical thinking
 Rational and objective
 Good at asking probing
questions

13. Weaknesses
 Restricted in lateral thinking
 Hate uncertainty/disorder
 No “subjective”/ “intuitive”

14. Pragmatist
 Learn by put the learning into
practice in the real world.
 Activities
 Find method apply learning in reality
 case studies
 problem solving
 discussion

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

16. Weaknesses
 No “things without obvious application”
 No theory
 Seize on the first expedient solution to a
problem
 Impatient

17. Conclusion
Activist
Reflector
Theorist
Pragmatist

18. Thanks For
Listening.