Instructions
Learning Style:
Refer to Kolb 4 theory of learning style
Write a short essay about your own learning style. Drawing from the readings in Chapter 5 and 6 of Orientation to College, describe your learning style based on what you’ve gleaned from the readings. Try to make specific references to Knowles and Kolb learning styles or other approaches to this material. You might discuss how you learn best, important educational situations–both positive and negative–and what you think your strengths and weaknesses are educationally at this point.
1.Concreate experience also know as the Accomodator-
Characteristics – Is committed to objectives, seeks/exploits opportunities, is personally involved
Skills- Implementation, Acting skills
2. Reflective Observation aka Diverger
Characteristics- Is sensitive to feelings/ values, listen with an open mind, gather information, likes/creates ambiguity, is slow to close,
Skills- Brainstorming, valuing skills
3. Abstract Conceptualization aka Assimilator-
Characteristics- Organizes information, builds conceptual models, test theories and ideas, analyze quantitative information
Skills- Problem analysis, thinking skills
4. Active Experimentation aka Converger
Characteristics – Creates new ways of doing, Experiment with new ideas, chooses best solution, make decisions,
Skills- Solution analysis, deciding skills.
