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Introduction
Published in
1982
Based upon the work of
Kolb
Developed by Peter Honey and Alan Mumford 4 Learning
Styles
Activist
Learn by doing Prefer activities:
• Brainstorming• Problem solving• Group discussing• Puzzles• Competitions• Role-play
Strengths
Flexible + Open-minded Happy to “have a go” Enjoy new situations Thrive on the challenges of new experiences
Weaknesses
Not consider many choices Do too much themselves Hog limelight No sufficient preparation before doing Get bored easily
Reflector
Learn by observing + thinking about what
happened Prefer activities
• self analysis questionnaires• personality questionnaires• observing activities• feedback from others• interviews
Strengths
Careful + thoughtful Thorough + methodical Love to listen to + assimilate info Rarely jump to conclusions
Theorist Learn by understand the theory behind the
actions Prefer activities
models statistics stories quotes background information applying theories
Pragmatist Learn by put the learning into
practice in the real world. Activities
Find method apply learning in reality case studies problem solving discussion
Strengths
Love testing things out in practice Technique oriented Down to earth Business-like Get straight to the point
Weaknesses
No “things without obvious application” No theory Seize on the first expedient solution to a
problem Impatient
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