Learning Styles Inventory
- 1. 6/27/2011 Purposes: More aware of our own preference including strengths and blind spots Learning Style Inventory More conscious of other styles and Created by David Kolb what they bring and need Help create climate that values differences Dimensions of the Learning Process Dimensions of the Learning Process Concrete How we do things How we think about things Active Reflective Abstract 1
- 2. 6/27/2011 Four Learning Styles Four Modes of Learning Concrete Concrete Experience Experience (sense, feel, intuit) ACCOMMODATING DIVERGING Active Experimentation Reflective Observation Active Reflective (try out, do) (observe, reflect) Experimentation Observation CONVERGING ASSIMILATING Abstract Conceptualization (think, analyze, plan) Abstract Conceptualization DIVERGING ASSIMILATING Able to Hold Diverse Perspectives Logical and Organized Listen with an Open Mind Like Ideas, Theories, Research Observe Before Taking Action Natural Systems Thinkers – See Patterns Brainstorming a Favorite Activity Good at Defining Problems Good Information Gathering Want Time to Think Things Through Sensitive to Values & Feelings Skilled at Analyzing, Planning Prefer Working in Small Groups Prefer Lectures, Readings, Models Wants Personalized Feedback More into Ideas than Interpersonal 2
- 3. 6/27/2011 CONVERGING ACCOMMODATING Like Putting Theories into Practice Hands-On Experience Good at Problem Solving Action-Oriented Task and Goal-Oriented Learn through Trial and Error Uses Deductive Reasoning Like New Challenges, Risk-Takers Practical Applications Act on Gut-Feeling, Intuition Prefer to Experiment with New Ideas Want Personal Involvement Rather Deal with Tasks than Like Dealing with People Interpersonal Issues Prefer to Work with Others FASTER SLOWER Adult Learning CONCRETE PEOPLE EXPERIENCE ACCOMMODATING DIVERGING ACCOMMODATING DIVERGING APPLY PROCESS CONVERGING ASSIMILATING CONVERGING ASSIMILATING TASK ABSTRACT DO REFLECT GENERALIZE 3