Learning Styles

Question 1

Left Hemisphere Dominant Learners

Answer 1

Use vocal and analytical side of their brain.

Necessary for speaking and logical thinking.

Question 2

Right Hemisphere Dominant Learners

Answer 2

Use emotional, visual, spatial and non-verbal side of their brain.

Necessary for artistic expression and creative thinking.

Question 3

Field Independent Learners

Answer 3

Analytic Learners
Like to concentrate on the details of the language, such as grammar rules, and enjoy taking apart words and sentences.

Sometimes unable to see the bigger picture because of attention to the parts.

Question 4

Field Dependent Learners

Answer 4

Global Learners
Focus on the whole picture, and not so much on the details.

More interested in conveying an idea than worrying whether grammatically correct.

Question 5

VARK

Answer 5

Learning style focusing on “how do I learn best?”
Includes visually, aurally, reading/writing, kinesthetic

Question 6

Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model

Answer 6

Knowledge occurs through transformation of experience.
Involves perception, processing, and assigning meaning.

Question 7

2 Dimensions of Learning on Continuum (Kolb)

Answer 7

Perceptions (sensing/thinking)- How we think about things.
Processing (watching/doing) - How we do things.

Question 8

Accomodators

Answer 8

Active learners.
Learning facilitated by case studies, problem based learning

Question 9

Divergers

Answer 9

Reflective learners
Learning facilitated by journaling, personal reflection

Question 10

Convergers

Answer 10

Practical learners
Learning facilitated by on the job training, application to real world environment

Question 11

Assimilators

Answer 11

Theorists, abstract learners
Learning facilitated by lectures, writing papers, idea formation, and evolution