1. KOLB’S LEARNING STYLES 4 styles 4 styles Everyone has some aspect of each style in their learning profile Everyone has some aspect of each style in their learning profile

2. FOUR LEARNING STYLES CONCRETE EXPERIENCE CONCRETE EXPERIENCE REFLECTIVE OBSERVATION REFLECTIVE OBSERVATION ABSTRACT CONCEPTUALIZATION ABSTRACT CONCEPTUALIZATION ACTIVE EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVE EXPERIMENTATION

3. If your strongest style is… Between “concrete” and “reflective” = diverging Between “concrete” and “reflective” = diverging You tend to : You tend to : - be imaginative - be imaginative - be understanding - be understanding - recognize problems - recognize problems - brainstorm options - brainstorm options - be open-minded - be open-minded

4. If your strongest style is… Between “reflective observation” and “abstract conceptualization” = assimilating Between “reflective observation” and “abstract conceptualization” = assimilating You tend to: You tend to: - plan - plan -create models -create models - define problems - define problems - develop theories - develop theories - be patient - be patient

5. If your strongest style is… Between “abstract conceptualization” and “active experimentation” = converging Between “abstract conceptualization” and “active experimentation” = converging You tend to: You tend to: - solve problems - solve problems - make decisions - make decisions - reason deductively - reason deductively - define problems - define problems - be logical - be logical

6. If your strongest style is… Between “active experimentation” and “concrete experience” = accommodating Between “active experimentation” and “concrete experience” = accommodating You tend to : You tend to : - get things done - get things done - lead - lead - take risks - take risks - initiate - initiate - be adaptable and practical - be adaptable and practical

7. Reading the Concentric Circles “Cycle of Learning” circles are concentric to indicate strength of that tendency toward a particular style. “Cycle of Learning” circles are concentric to indicate strength of that tendency toward a particular style. The closer your score is to the outer circle ( 100%), the stronger your tendency to learn using that style. The closer your score is to the outer circle ( 100%), the stronger your tendency to learn using that style.

8. To develop your Learning Style skills… Develop learning and working relationships with people whose learning style strengths lie in areas that are different from your own. Develop learning and working relationships with people whose learning style strengths lie in areas that are different from your own. Improve the fit between your learning style strengths and the kinds of learning experiences you face. Improve the fit between your learning style strengths and the kinds of learning experiences you face. Practise and develop learning skills in areas that are the opposite of your present strength. Practise and develop learning skills in areas that are the opposite of your present strength.