Honey and Mumford (1985)

Kolb (1984) P1, M1, D1.

Learning objectives

LO1- Identify theories to explain how individuals learnLO2- To identify learning stylesLO3- Be able to give examples of learning styles and link it to your learning

Recap

Write down one skill that helps you learn and give me an

example.

2 minutes

Two theories that are used when explaining how

people learn are…Honey and

Mumford (1985)

Kolb (1984

)

Research Task (30 minutes)

In groups your going

to teach the class on

one of the two

theories. 1- What it

is.2- Explain the theory3- Explain

each part of the theory.4- Kahoot?

Honey and

Mumford (1985)

Kolb

(1984)

Powerpoint on CanvasHand outs

Websites

Book

These are the four learning

style preferences identified by Honey and Mumford (1982)

ReflectorTheoristActivist

Pragmatist

Learning style preferences

Honey and MumfordThe four learning styles are central to Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles Theory (1982)

Having knowledge of your preferred learning style or styles will enable you to work in ways that are helpful to your learning and to avoid situations that are

not.

Observational learning

Enough time to thinkOpportunities to

analyseCompletion of tasks

to own deadline

1- A Reflector prefers

Complex, theoretically

challenging tasksAbstract ideas

Investigative tasksStructured,

purposeful tasks

2- A Theorist prefers

New and unusual situations and experiences

Collaboration with others

Difficult tasksTeam working

3- An Activist prefers

4- A Pragmatist prefersLinks between

theory and practiceMaking a difference in a practical wayTrying things outWorking with role

models and mentors

David Kolb in 1984Cognitive skills are any mental skills that

are used in the process of acquiring

knowledge; these skills include

reasoning, perception, and intuition

So… this means every time you learn

something, you are using YOUR cognitive skills or

abilities

Kolb says you can start the cycle at

any point as long as you

approach it as a

continuous cycle

Kolb’s Cycle