As a result of the work of many Educational Psychologists-over many years-various explanations of learning styles have evolved. All of these studies were undertaken to determine how we as humans learn. "In its broadest sense‚ learning can be defined as a process of progressive change from ignorance to knowledge‚ from inability to competence‚ and from indifference to understanding....In much the same manner‚ instruction-or education-can be defined as the means by which we systematize the situations
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Educational Psychology Publication details‚ including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/cedp20 Learning Styles: An overview of theories‚ models‚ and measures Simon Cassidy a a University of Salford‚ UK Version of record first published: 05 Oct 2010. To cite this article: Simon Cassidy (2004): Learning Styles: An overview of theories‚ models‚ and measures‚ Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology‚ 24:4
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In this assignment‚ I need to reflect on the situation that took place during my working group. In this reflection‚ I am going to use Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle. This model is a recognised framework for my reflection. Gibbs (1988) modal of reflection consists of six stages to complete one cycle which is description‚ feelings‚ evaluation‚ analysis‚ conclusion and an action plan. Description I was put in groups for a week to work through a set of tasks. There was a mixture of males and females
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My Learning Style Stacey B. Droogan Managerial Comminication/515 December 11‚ 2009 Ray DePuy Abstract The purpose of this paper will be to help me understand my learning style and give me a chance to analyze it and develop strategies to improve it. Before I was able to understand what my learning style are I had to understand the different learning styles. Learning styles have to do with how our brain process information and what the best ways different
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Kolb learning styles A four-stage cyclical theory of learning‚ Kolb’s experiential learning theory is a holistic perspective that combines experience‚ perception‚ cognition‚ and behaviour. Kolb’s four-stage learning cycle shows how experience is translated through reflection into concepts‚ which in turn are used as guides for active experimentation and the choice of new experiences. The first stage‚ concrete experience (CE)‚ is where the learner actively experiences an activity such as a lab session
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LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY The report is the outcome of the project titled “Learning Styles Inventory” . This project report aims to determine the learning Styles of the employees and also to develop a learning styles Inventory. The management can better understand their faculty and environment‚ conduct effective and productive meetings‚ refine conflict resolution skills and assemble more effective teams. India‚ one of the strongest contenders for the leadership in the Global IT industry‚ is
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As David Kolb explains‚ people prefer different and particular styles of learning. Their choice is influenced by many factors. Kolb identified four learning styles which are based on a four-stage learning cycle. This cycle shows how experience is translated through reflection into concepts‚ which in turn are used as guides for active experimentation and the choice of new experiences. Concrete Experience (CE) - the learner actively experiences an activity‚ hands-on experience. “DO” Reflective
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features can play a part in the type of learning style the child prefers. The personality and genetic makeup of the learner also affects the way in which they perceive and process information differently to other learners. (Gregorc‚ 1982) According Ellis (1985‚ p.14) a learning style is “the more or less consistent way in which a person perceives‚ conceptualizes‚ organizes and recalls information.” Therefore it is extremely vital that teachers adapt their teaching styles within the classroom so that each
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difference between learning styles and learning modalities.[1] Learning styles: what do we know?[2] What are learning styles?[3] Learning styles are simply the way a child learns best.[4] Learning styles theory says that there are different learning modalities and that individuals have a preferred modality.[5] A consequence of this theory is that effective teaching should present a variety of teaching methods which cover all three learning modalities so that different students have equal opportunities
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Reflection of Leadership Styles Throughout this P.Q.P. course there have been numerous discussions about what makes a good leader. Leadership styles can be broken down in to several distinct categories‚ but the understanding and internalization certain qualities of these styles is instrumental. In our group discussions‚ to be an effective leader you must be able to juggle between these styles depending on the situation. As the Department Head of 15 teacher’s conflicts arise‚ not everyone has
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