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Kolb’s Learning Styles Psychologist David Kolb presented his theory of learning styles in 1984. I will introduce his four d
Kolb’s Learning Styles Psychologist David Kolb presented his theory of learning styles in 1984. I will introduce his four d
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Kolb’s Learning Styles
Psychologist David Kolb presented his theory of learning styles in 1984. I will
introduce his four different learning styles, a theory of experiential learning and a
learning style inventory.
I. A four-stage cycle of learning
- observe experiences
- build a general theory
- form【B1】______and generalizations【B1】______
- test the implications
II. Four learning styles
A. the converger
abilities: abstract conceptualization
active experimentation
be good at the practical【B2】______of ideas【B2】______
B. the【B3】______【B3】______
abilities:concrete experience reflective observation
be good at【B4】______of information【B4】______
careers: artists, musicians, counselors and so on
C. the assimilator
abilities: abstract conceptualization
reflective observation
be more interested in【B5】______ ideas engage in math and the【B5】______
basic sciences and so on
D. the accommodator
abilities:【B6】______【B6】______
active experimentation
be good at risking and independent thinking
engage in【B7】______and marketing【B7】______
III.【B8】______to Jungian Personality Theory【B8】______
based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
active/reflective dimension
similar to extraversion/introversion
concrete/abstract dimension
similar to【B9】______ dimension【B9】______
IV. Support and Criticism for Kolb’s Learning Styles
choose departmental major according to learning styles
lack valid research
fail to acknowledge the impact of【B10】______【B10】______
【B3】
Kolb’s Learning Styles
Good morning, everyone. Learning styles are a popular concept in psychology and education that are intended to identify how people learn best. Today I will introduce to you a popular model of learning styles: Kolb’s learning styles. It is one of the best-known and widely used learning style theories. Psychologist David Kolb first outlined his theory of learning styles in 1984. He believed that our individual learning styles emerge due to our genetics, life experiences, and the demands of our current environment. In addition to describing four different learning styles, Kolb also developed a theory of experiential learning and a learning style inventory.
In his experiential theory, learning is viewed as a four-stage cycle. First, immediate and concrete experiences serve as a basis for observation. Next, the individual reflects on these observations and begins to build a general theory of what this information might mean.(1)In the next step, the learner forms abstract concepts and generalizations based upon their hypothesis. Finally, the learner tests the implications of these concepts in new situations. After this step, the process once again cycles back to the first stage of the experiential process.
The learning styles described by Kolb are based upon two major dimensions: active/reflective and abstract/ concrete. The four learning styles that Kolb identified are: The converger, the diverger, the assimilator, the accommodator.
The first learning style is the converger. People with this learning style have dominant abilities in the areas of abstract conceptualization and active experimentation.(2)They are highly skilled in the practical application of ideas. They tend to do best in situations where there is a single best solution or answer to a problem.
(3)The second learning style is the diverger. Divergers’ dominant abilities lie in the areas of concrete experience and reflective observation, essentially the opposite strengths of the Converger.(4)People with this learning style are good at looking at the "big picture" and organizing smaller bits of information into a meaningful whole. Divergers tend to be emotional and creative and enjoy brainstorming to come up with new ideas. Artists, musicians, counselors, and people with a strong interest in the fine arts, humanities, and liberal arts tend to have this learning style.
The third learning style is the assimilator. Assimilators are skilled in the areas of abstract conceptualization and reflective observation. Understanding and creating theoretical models is one of their greatest strengths.(5)They tend to be more interested in abstract ideas rather than in people, but they are not greatly concerned with the practical applications of theories. Individuals who work in math and the basic sciences tend to have this type of learning style. Assimilators also enjoy work that involves planning and research.
The fourth learning style is the accommodator.(6)People with this learning style are strongest in concrete experience and active experimentation. This style is basically the opposite of the Assimilator style. Accommo-dators are doers: they enjoy performing experiments and carrying out plans in the real world. Out of all four learning styles, Accommodators tend to be the greatest risk-takers. They are good at thinking on their feet and changing their plans spontaneously in response to new information. When solving problems, they typically use a trial-and-error approach.(7)People with this learning style often work in technical fields or in action-oriented jobs such as sales and marketing.
(8)OK, next I will introduce that how Kolb’s learning styles are similar to Jungian Personality Theory. Kolb has suggested that his theory expands and builds upon Carl Jung’s theory of personality, which is focused on how individuals prefer to interact and adapt to the world. Kolb’s learning dimensions share a great deal in common with the dimensions found on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI). The Jungian learning styles are also based upon the types identified on the MBTI. The MBTI is a personality inventory based on Jung’s work that looks at personality across four major dimensions. The Extraversion/Introversion dimension on the MBTI is very similar to Kolb’s Active/Reflective dimension. People high on extraversion and active experimentation tend to be doers, while those high on introversion and reflective observation tend to be watchers.(9)The Feeling/Thinking dimension on the MBTI is also very similar to Kolb’s Concrete/Abstract dimension. Those high in the feeling and concrete experience areas tend to be more focused on the here-and-now, while those high in the areas of thinking and abstract conceptualization prefer to focus on theoretical concepts.
At the same time, there is support and criticism for Kolb’s Learning Styles in some research. In one survey of students, Kolb and Goldman found that there was a correlation between student learning styles and their chosen departmental major. Students who planned to graduate in their selected major had learning styles that were strongly related to their areas of interest. For example, students entering management fields had a more accommodative style, while those pursuing mathematics degrees had a more assimilative approach. The results also indicated that students who were pursuing a degree aligned with their learning style had a greater commitment to their field than did students who were pursuing degrees not related to their learning preferences. On the other hand, the concept of learning styles has been criticized by many and experts suggest that there is little evidence to support the existence of learning styles at all. One large scale study looked at more than 70 different learning style theories and concluded that each lacked enough valid research to support its claims. In a 2008 article, educator Mark K. Smith argued that Kolb’s model is supported only by weak empirical evidence and that the learning process is actually far more complex than the theory suggests.(10)He also noted that the theory fails to fully acknowledge how different experiences and cultures may impact the learning process.
Now, we are coming to the end of our lecture. Today we’ve talked about Kolb’s learning styles. Our focus for the next week will be about cognitive learning styles. Thank you for your attention.
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