The Learning Process in Context

PROCESSES

Online Learning

Approaches

Collaborativeactivities may be particularly appealing

Adapt and integrate observation sound theoriesStep by step approachStrive for perfectionAnalytical

Institutional Values / Learning

Seeks a strong structure for coursework and discussions

Abstract Conceptualization Theories

Advice / Guidance / Support

Concrete Experience Activists

May enjoy online discussion; allowing time for reflection before posting

Reflective Observation Reflectors

Act firstOpen mindedExperiment rather than follow instructionsWork in short bursts

Societal / Cultural Values

Collect dataObserveListen before respondingGather and consider different perspectives

Diverging

Assimilating

Prefer activities that will be of immediate practical benefit whenever possible

Accommodating

Like to test thingsWant to learn practical applicationsPracticalMay be important

P

Course / Instruction

Converging

Active Experimentation Pragmatists