Learning Style

Questionnaire (LSQ)
Identifying your Learning Style

Roadmap

Learning
Style :
Definition &
Concept

Types of
Learning
Styles

Test
Yourself:
Know your
own
Learning
Style

Quiz

Learning Style
An individuals unique approach to learning based on preferences,
strengths and weaknesses
Honey & Mumfords Learning Style Model is widely accepted and
used.

Types of Learning Styles :

Activist
Learn by doing
Prefer Trying anything once
Act first and consider the consequences later
Learn best when
Involved in new experiences, problems & opportunities
Able to take charge of things/ lead the group
Given an opportunity to work with others

Learn least when

Listening to lectures or reading long explanations
Reading, Writing & Thinking on their own
Analysing and interpreting lots of data
Following instructions

Types of Learning Styles :

Reflector
Learn by observing around and thinking
Consider all possible perspectives and implications before taking a decision
Spend time listening and tend to be cautious and thoughtful
Learn best when
Able to stand back and observe
Given time to investigate and think before taking action
Given an opportunity to review and reflect upon what happened
No deadlines are given

Learn least when

Doing things without preparation
Asked to take charge or lead the group
Rushed by deadlines

Types of Learning Styles :

Theorist
Learn by attempting to understand theory behind actions
Make use of models, concepts and facts
Analyse and interpret data to reach a conclusion
Learn best when
Any activity is backed up by ideas and concepts emerging out of a theory
There is a structured situation with clear objective
Given a chance to question or probe

Learn least when

Asked to act without giving clear facts and principles
Situations that involve emphasis on emotions and feelings
Activities that provide ambiguous instructions

Types of Learning Styles :

Pragmatist
Learn by trying new things out
Explore new ideas for problem solving & implement them
Learn best when
There is a link between the action required and reality
Shown techniques with clear practical advantages
Asked to experiment considering the feedback from expert
Learn least when
There is no immediate practical benefit
It all appears to be theoretical
Going around the circles instead of coming straight to point

Test Yourself

Instructions
There is no time limit to this questionnaire. It will probably take you 10-15
minutes. The accuracy of the results depends on how honest you can be. There
are no right or wrong answers.
If you agree more than you disagree with a statement put a tick by it.
If you disagree more than you agree put a cross by it.

Be sure to mark each item with either a tick or cross.

Scoring & Interpretation

The Questionnaire is scored by awarding one point for each ticked item. There
are no points for crossed items. Simply indicate on the lists below which items
were ticked by circling the appropriate question number.

QUIZ

Identify the Learning Styles

Pragmatist

Activist

Identify the Learning Styles

Reflector

Theorist

THANK YOU