jan10

Very very busy day at work with lots of minor frustrations so not doing much reading/reflecting this evening. I think that Kolb's theory of a learning continuum as the "ideal" situation in a perfect world. In reality the comment that "usually people come to prefer, and rely on, one style above the others." (Unit 1, page 8/16, http://elearning.uccb.ca:8080/SCRIPT/EDU537_76/scripts/serve_home)

Found the accomodaters, convergers, etc. a bit confusing. Wrote my notes down in Word format, copied pasted here:

Prefer to be active participants in their learning, best way to motivate is play devil’s advocate, “What if….” (similar to what I do in Scrapbook Circles”
 * Accomodators:**

Like lectures, organized notes, etc. Best way to motivate is with comprehension questions, fill in blanks, worksheets, etc. Similar to my “busy work” worksheets.
 * Assimilators**

“How??? How??? How’d they do that?” Best way to motivate is to have interactive lesson plans. Similar to some of my lectures when I’m not just talking but always asking questions of the students.
 * Convergers**

Like to have info presented to them, Prefer concrete questions. Motivation: Assign work, but roam class, gently prodding… Page 8/16 unit 1. Also refer to http://chat.carleton.ca/~tblouin/Kolb's%20Leaning%20Styles%20Model/teaching%20to%20learning%20styles-kolb.htm
 * Divergers**

My notes in file unit 1 learning theories.doc