An Adaptable Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) incorporating Individualised Learning Profiles Student: Damian Gordon Supervisor: Gordon Bull

Overview Introduction 4-Year Plan MBTI Algorithm Other Leaning Style Models General Features Even more Models Categorisation Hmmmm…

4-Year Plan Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 A 4-Year plan, where year=any number of years

4-Year Plan Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 Normal PowerPoint + chalk-and-talk (Baseline case)

4-Year Plan Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 Web-Page based Lectures with downloads

4-Year Plan Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 Assess Learning Styles of Students and teach and group accordingly

4-Year Plan Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4 VLE Based teaching which automatically assesses students Learning Styles

Format of Dissertation Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Literature Review Chapter 3 Research Methods Chapter 6 Results Chapter 5 Data Findings Chapter 4 Data Analysis Chapter 2 Literature Review Learning Styles Equivalencies

Learning style a consistent pattern of behaviour within a range of individual variability (Cornet, 1983); a student's consistent way of responding to and using stimuli in a learning environment (Claxton & Ralston, 1978); how individuals process information and prefer to learn (Garity, 1985); the way individuals organise information and experiences (Laschinger & Boss, 1984); a person's characteristic style of acquiring and using information (Haynsake, 1981) and; an expression of psychological differentiation within characteristic modes of information processing (Witkin & Goodenough, 1971, 1981).

Learning Styles Models

Gordon-Bull Algorithm

Case Study Mixture of Case Study and Theory Theory

Gordon-Bull Algorithm Case Study Mixture of Case Study and Theory Theory Conforming Learner Performing Learner Transforming Learner Martinez Resistant Learner

Keirsey Temperament Sorter Guardians (SJ) Idealists (NF) Artisans (SP) Rationals (NT)

Models of Learning Styles Curry (1987) Personality Models Information Processing Models Social Interaction Models Instructional & Environmental Models

Keirsey Temperament Sorter Guardians IdealistsArtisans Rationals

Keirsey Temperament Sorter NOT !!!

Keirsey Temperament Sorter Guardians are sensible, down-to-earth people who are the backbone of institutions and the true stabilisers of society. Idealists believe that friendly co-operation is the best way for people to achieve their goals. They dream of removing the walls of conflict and selfishness that divide people Whatever their field, Rationals set out to comprehend the natural world in all its complexity. Artisans are most at home in the external world of solid objects that can be made and manipulated, and of real-life events that can be experienced in the here and now.

Hermann Brain Dominance

Lewin’s Learning Cycle

Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory

Theorists: Like case studies, theory readings, and thinking alone. Their strengths lie in their ability to create theoretical models. Pragmatists: peer feedback; activities that apply skills; self-directed autonomous learner. The pragmatist's greatest strength is in the practical application of idea. Activists: like practising the skill, problem solving, small group discussions, peer feedback; trainer should be a model of a professional, leaving the learner to determine her own criteria for relevance of materials. Reflectors: like lectures with plenty of reflection time; trainer should provide expert interpretation - taskmaster/guide; judge performance by external criteria. Their strengths lie in an imaginative ability.

Honey-Mumford Model

4MAT Learning Model

Gregorc Learning Style Concrete Sequential Concrete Random Abstract Sequential Abstract Random

Gordon-Bull Learning Styles Model Style α Interpersonal & Discussion Style β Imaginative & Holistic Style γ Logical & Analytical Style δ Structured & Practical

Gordon-Bull Learning Styles Model Resisting Learners Evolutionary Learning Style Models α β γ δ

Other Learning Styles Models VARK Dual Coding

Convergence of Models Dual Coding VARK Multiple Intelligences Riding Soloman Felder Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Models of Learning Styles Curry (1987) Personality Models Information Processing Models Social Interaction Models Instructional & Environmental Models

Models of Learning Styles Gordon (2003) Personality Models Information Processing Models Social Interaction Models Instructional & Environmental Models ICT Skills or ‘knack’