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Honey and Mumford (1985)
Kolb (1984) P1, M1, D1.
Learning objectives
LO1- Identify theories to explain how individuals learnLO2- To identify learning stylesLO3- Be able to give examples of learning styles and link it to your learning
Recap
Write down one skill that helps you learn and give me an
example.
2 minutes
Two theories that are used when explaining how
people learn are…Honey and
Mumford (1985)
Kolb (1984
)
Research Task (30 minutes)
In groups your going
to teach the class on
one of the two
theories. 1- What it
is.2- Explain the theory3- Explain
each part of the theory.4- Kahoot?
Honey and
Mumford (1985)
Kolb
(1984)
Powerpoint on CanvasHand outs
Websites
Book
These are the four learning
style preferences identified by Honey and Mumford (1982)
ReflectorTheoristActivist
Pragmatist
Learning style preferences
Honey and MumfordThe four learning styles are central to Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles Theory (1982)
Having knowledge of your preferred learning style or styles will enable you to work in ways that are helpful to your learning and to avoid situations that are
not.
Observational learning
Enough time to thinkOpportunities to
analyseCompletion of tasks
to own deadline
1- A Reflector prefers
Complex, theoretically
challenging tasksAbstract ideas
Investigative tasksStructured,
purposeful tasks
2- A Theorist prefers
New and unusual situations and experiences
Collaboration with others
Difficult tasksTeam working
3- An Activist prefers
4- A Pragmatist prefersLinks between
theory and practiceMaking a difference in a practical wayTrying things outWorking with role
models and mentors
David Kolb in 1984Cognitive skills are any mental skills that
are used in the process of acquiring
knowledge; these skills include
reasoning, perception, and intuition
So… this means every time you learn
something, you are using YOUR cognitive skills or
abilities
Kolb says you can start the cycle at
any point as long as you
approach it as a
continuous cycle
Kolb’s Cycle