Theory of learning & learning styles

Learning Style

Stable, habitual way of learning.

Health Literacy

The ability to understand health information and make informed decisions.

Errorless Learning

A method that avoids guessing and trial & error, strengthening correct performance.

Controlled Processing

A flexible, attention-demanding cognitive process used in new tasks.

Automatic Processing

A cognitive process that develops through repetition and requires less attention.

Declarative Memory

Explicit, conscious memory for facts and events.

Non-declarative Memory

Implicit memory for habits and skills, context-dependent.

VARK Model

A learning style model identifying four types: Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinaesthetic.

Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle

A cycle comprising Concrete Experience, Reflective Observation, Abstract Conceptualisation, and Active Experimentation.

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

Theory proposing eight intelligences that describe how individuals learn and process information.

Converger

A learning style focused on problem-solving and practical application.

Diverger

A learning style characterized by imagination and brainstorming.

Assimilator

A learning style that emphasizes logic, reasoning, and theoretical models.

Accommodator

A practical learning style focused on adaptability and new experiences.

Short-term Memory

Temporary storage for information that is actively being processed.

Long-term Memory

A more permanent storage for information that can be retrieved later.