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© 2014 Antonio Amaral

Learner Styles Learning Modes Learning Activities

General Considerations

Teams can flow throughthis cycle together

Each person learns differentlyand

follows cycle individually(stages can be jumped)

Learning is optimizedwhen cycle is followed

(as opposed to preferred style)

Learning is dynamicand

occurs through experience

Tendency Toward IntroversionTendency Toward Introversion

Tendency Toward ExtroversionTendency Toward Extroversion

Characterization:Dynamic, Adventurous LearnerStrengths:Initiative & ImplementationExcels At:Soliciting Input & Managing RiskFocus:Application vs UnderstandingContribution:Intuitive Problem-Solving

Accommodator

Characterization:Logical , Practical LearnerStrengths:Patterns & ApplicationsExcels At:Experimentation & Deductive REasoningFocus:Technical Tasks vs SocialContribution:Decisiveness with Data

Converger

Characterization:Task Oriented, Conceptual LearnerStrengths:Analysis & Theoretical ModelsExcels At:Inductive REasoning & SynthesisFocus:Idea vs People & Logic vs ApplicationContribution:Research & PLanning

Assimilator

Characterization:Broad Interests, Social LearnerStrengths:Imagination & Building RapportExcels At:Multiple Perspectives & Big PictureFocus:Observation & Data GatheringContribution:Creative Problem Solving

Diverger

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Grasping Experience

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Give ReasonWhy?

Trainer Role:Coach/Facilitator

Trainer Role:Teacher

Trainer Role:Motivator

Trainer Role:Colleague

Learns by: Processing ideasConnects to: facts and researchSeeks: expert opinionLikes: InformationWants: all the details

Learns by: Identifying MeaningConnects to: Values and emotionsSeeks: OverviewsLikes: GestaltWants: Broad understanding

Learns by: testing theoriesConnects to: Understanding HowSeeks: UsabilityLikes: Exercises and FeedbackWants: an exlanation

Learns by: trial and ErrorConnects to: Hidden PossibilitiesSeeks: Self discoveryLikes: UsabilityWants: To Apply / Implement

SkillsModifyingAdaptingRiskingCreating

SkillsExperimentingManipulatingImprovingTinkering

SkillsListeningAnalyzingClassifyingTheorizing

SkillsObservingSpeakingInteractingBrainstorming

ExperientialLearning Model by David A. Kolb