Week XI

 

Different Models For Learning Styles

This week we had the chance to learn about more models for the different learning styles. It turns out that although The V.A.K. method is one of the most popular ones, we have other models that can be useful at the moment of teaching. 

For example: David A. Kolb's model is based on his experiential learning model, as explained in his book Experiential Learning. Kolb's model outlines two related approaches toward grasping experience: Concrete Experience and Abstract Conceptualization, as well as two related approaches toward transforming experience: Reflective Observation and Active Experimentation. 

According to Kolb's model, the ideal learning process engages all four of these modes in response to situational demands; they form a learning cycle from experience to observation to conceptualization to experimentation and back to experience. In order for learning to be effective, Kolb postulated, all four of these approaches must be incorporated. As individuals attempt to use all four approaches, they may tend to develop strengths in one experience-grasping approach and one experience-transforming approach, leading them to prefer one of the following four learning styles:

After learning about the theory, we had to know what was our learning style according to Kolb's model, so our professor shared with us a link to test it out. And guess what? I thought experimenting was my thing, but it turns out I'm on the assimilating side after all. 

By our second class of the week, we were informed about a group presentation, so we made groups in order to prepare our dynamics and presentation about multiple intelligences, Lic. Orlando assigned a type of intelligence to each group, and my group and I are excited to present what we came up with.