fixed personality traits but relatively stable patterns of behaviour. Based on Kolb ’s model Honey and Mumford (1992) developed a similar model with new terms for Kolb ’s learning preferences (Honey and Mumford terms in brackets): Active Experimentation (Activist) - Concrete Experience (Pragmatist) - Reflective Observation (Reflector) - Abstract Conceptualisation (Theorist) According to Honey and Mumford four learning styles can be distinguished: the Activist‚ the Pragmatist‚ the Reflector‚ and
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reference to things around you. This raises the issue of the difference ways or styles people learn. In this essay I intent to explain the different types of learning styles and also breakdown into detail the acquiring of knowledge with reference to Honey and Mumford study theory (1986) who developed the work of David Kolb (1984)‚ which consist of the four learning cycle: Concrete experience‚ Application of ideas‚ Abstract concept & generation and Reflective observation. It will also look at examples
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Table of content 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Background information 3 1.2. Report objectives 3 2. Literature Review 4 2.1. Overview 4 2.2. Model 1: Kolb (1974) 7 2.3. Model 2: Honey and Mumford (1986) 9 2.4. Model 3: Allinson and Hayes (1996) 11 2.5. Model 4: Jackson (2002) 13 2.6. The comparison among four models. 15 3. Case Study 16 3.1. Situation of problem 16 3.2. Indentify the author’s learning style 18 3.3. The author’s application 18 4
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M Fincham‚ R & Rhodes‚ P (2005). Principles of Organisational Behaviour (4th Edition). New York: Oxford University Press. Honey‚ P. & Mumford‚ A. (2000). [Honey and Mumford Learning Style]. Retrieved from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles/honey_mumford.html Honey‚ P Honey‚ P. & Mumford‚ A. (2006) Learning Style Helper ’s Guide. Maidenhead: Peter Honey. Jonassen‚ D.H. & Grabowski‚ B.L. (1993). Handbook of Individual Differences‚ Learning‚ and Instruction. New Jersey: Lawrence
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must be aware of individual preferences in learning‚ employee training and development programs in order to design and implement effective programs. The two learning style models that has the most relevance in management are Kolb (1984) and Honey and Mumford (1986). David Kolb a leading researcher in learning strategies and learning processes developed the Kolb’s experiential learning theory and the learning style inventory which utilizes the Lewin Cycle of adult learning. Kolb states that learning
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get more out of their education pathway and to be able to deliver a high standard of care to their patients. ’’The individual learning has both strengths and weaknesses depending on what is to be learnt and how’’ (Heffler‚ 2001). According to Honey and Mumford learning styles (2006)‚ we are all the product of our own learning‚ including everything we know‚ everything we do‚ everything we believe and everything we have learnt. “No-one learns completely in just one style‚ we all tend to fall under the
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PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT IN LIFELONG LEARNING INTRODUCTION The learning process is such that it is imperative that learner’s progress is assessed to ascertain how much the student has learnt‚ in addition to how much still needs to be learnt. In conjunction with the learner’s active participation‚ it is important that the teacher‚ understands both the content which is being taught as well how to assess effectively. In order to be a high-quality and effective teacher I aim‚ within this text to identify
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diverse form of behaviour made of cognitive‚ effective and psychological factors that present the appropriate indicators of the learners’ observation‚ collaboration and reaction to the learning environment (Curry‚ 1981). Completing Neil Fleming’s VARK questionnaire I realised that my preferred learning style is Tactile /Kinaesthetic or also known as the Active Learner Style. I learn best not from explanation or direction; but from doing it. Felder and Silverman (1988‚ p. 71) described that in the
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D. (2005) High Performance Work Practices: linking strategy and skills to performance outcomes • EEF (2003) Maximising employee potential and business performance: the role of high performance working • CIPD survey (2007) The changing HR function • VARK website: www.vark-learn.com
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classroom management‚ as well as to understand the capability of the learners. Therefore it is essential for teachers to assess the students level of understanding. As all students learn in different ways‚ there is the Honey and Mumford theory ’learning styles’ (Honey‚ P. & Mumford‚ A. 1992)‚ to assist teachers. By carrying out group work it will provide a good chance to get students working together as it facilitates the need for productive talk‚ (Edwards & Mercer‚ 1987). Here the ’sociological’
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