Honey and Mumford
The table summarizes the main characteristics of each style and the most appropriate learning methods.
Style |
Needs |
Skills |
Best Methods
|
Pragmatist |
To be able to see a direct link between the training and the job, and to put plans into practice. |
• problem-solving • organising • experimenting • predicting • enquiring • exploring |
ü action planning ü coaching mentoring ü facilitation ü business visits g ü goal setting ü case studies ü practical exercises ü shadowing |
Reflector |
Time to think things through, prepare for activities and formulate opinions without pressure of deadlines. |
• observing • imagining • visualising • brainstorming • listening |
ü observing ü discussion ü feedback ü coaching ü mentoring ü e-learning |
Theorist |
Opportunities to question and explore the logic behind assumptions, and time to assimilate ideas. |
• organising • probing • analysing • classifying • comparing • ordering |
ü research ü reading ü distance learning ü further education ü lectures ü questions and answers ü on-the-job
|
Activist |
To be fully involved in new and challenging practical activities |
• speaking • problem-solving • action-taking • seizing opportunities |
ü projects ü secondment ü practical exercises ü role-playing |