Honey and Mumford learning theory, kolb's learning theory, Myers briggs type indicators, learning styles, and learning curve

1. Unit number- 104
Human Resource Development
DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES
ANIL KASWAN

2. Contents
Introduction
Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles
Kolb’s Learning Styles
Myers Briggs Type Indicators
Informal Learning Theory
Self Managed learning
Continuous Learning
Learning Curve
Transfer of Learning

3. Introduction
Many people recognize
that each person prefers
different learning styles
and techniques. Learning
styles group common ways
that people learn.

4. Honey and Mumford Learning Styles
Learning styles developed by Peter
Honey and Alan Mumford: Learning Cycle
Activist
Reflector
Theorist
Pragmatist
Source:
stephiemonty.blog
spot.com

5. Kolb’s Learning Styles
A four-stage cycle
Concrete Experience - (CE) -
being involved in a new
experience.
Reflective Observation - (RO)
-Developing observations
about one’s own experience.
Abstract Conceptualization -
(AC) - creating theories to
explain observations.
Active Experimentation - (AE)
- using theories to solve
problems, make decisions.

6. Myers Briggs Type Indicators
Here are snippets from his booklet
Extraversion vs. Introversion
Sensation vs. Intuition
Thinking vs. Feeling
Judging vs. Perceiving

7. Cognitive Learning Theory
The Cognitive Learning
Theory explains why the
brain is the most
incredible network of
information processing
and interpretation in the
body as we learn things
The Ability of the brain is
such that Anybody can
learn anything at any
stage of life
Source: psybibs.revdak.com

8. Informal Learning
Learning that takes
place outside a
dedicated learning
environment and
which arises from the
activities and interests
of individuals and
groups, but which may
not be recognized as
learning.
Source:
instructionaldesignfusions.wor
dpress.com

9. Self Managed Learning

10. CONTINUOUS
LEARNING
continuous learning is about the constant
expansion of skills and skill-sets through learning
and increasing knowledge. As life changes the
need to adapt both professionally and personally
is as real as the changes themselves.
Source: www.barrett.com.au

11. Learning Curve
Learning curves graphically portray
the costs and benefits of experience
when performing routine or
repetitive tasks.

12. Transfer of Learning
Transfer of learning means the transfer of learning
from one context to another.
Transfer is a core concept in learning and relates to
both process and outcome.
It helps us learn by facilitating the storage,
processing, remembering, and retrieving of
information

13. References
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/gradschool/trai
ning/eresources/teaching/theories/honey-mumford
http://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.
html
http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentecour
se/a/dev_cognitive.htm
www.ashridge.com
www.kalyancity-blogspot.in