Learning StylesThe Theories Behind How We Learn

Learning Styles
The Theories Behind How We Learn

Introduction 2
Multiple Intelligence 3
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: 4 Dimensions of Personality 6
Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory: 4 Stage Theory 8
Gregorc Model 10
4MAT System: 4 Learning Styles 12
Hemispheric Dominance 14
Fleming’s Sensory Modal Preferences – VAK 15


Introduction
All students are different. They have different personalities and preferences, come from different backgrounds and display different abilities. Many theorists have put forward proposals as to how students learn, what methods are used to optimise learning, the different preferential styles of learning and how to cater to different students. It is important to note that for all learning theories, the purpose is not to categorise and place learners in identifiable boxes. Learning theories are put forward to highlight the differences between learners, help learners identify and use on their strengths. At ...