Learning styles can best be described as the manner by which an individual naturally or habitually prefers to acquire information, synthesize, and implement it within his/her life (Blue James & Gardner, 1995). Learning styles therefore are varied and diverse as each individual gathers, processes, and analyzes information in accordance with his/her intelligence level (intellectual or IQ, emotional or EQ, and spiritual or SQ), his/her environment, and motivation.
David Kolb is one of the most well-known scholars in learning theories. His work has been adapted within the field of commerce, education, and development. Kolb looked to learning as experiential, that is learning by doing. The model developed by Kolb (1981), includes four components: concrete experience (CE), reflective observation (RO), abstract conceptualization (AC), and active …show more content…
Intrinsic motivation is the inclination to internalize learning to achieve a personal desire or goal (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Extrinsic motivation, however, varies greatly but generally is directed to attain a goal (Ryan & Deci, 2000). While intrinsic motivation prevails in our early childhood, as humans develop and increase socialization, extrinsic motivation becomes dominant. However, extrinsic motivation can involve intrinsic values, such as the athlete who trains for a sport in order to please the coach (extrinsic) also gains personal satisfaction from the health benefits and social aspects of sports (intrinsic). All motivation occurs in varying levels afforded by the individual. High motivation to do well on GMATs, LSATs, and MCATs comes from the requirements of the school (extrinsic) but also comes from the individuals’ desire to improve the world or living conditions for humans (intrinsic). These forms of motivation can be either or both conscious or
David Kolb is one of the most well-known scholars in learning theories. His work has been adapted within the field of commerce, education, and development. Kolb looked to learning as experiential, that is learning by doing. The model developed by Kolb (1981), includes four components: concrete experience (CE), reflective observation (RO), abstract conceptualization (AC), and active …show more content…
Intrinsic motivation is the inclination to internalize learning to achieve a personal desire or goal (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Extrinsic motivation, however, varies greatly but generally is directed to attain a goal (Ryan & Deci, 2000). While intrinsic motivation prevails in our early childhood, as humans develop and increase socialization, extrinsic motivation becomes dominant. However, extrinsic motivation can involve intrinsic values, such as the athlete who trains for a sport in order to please the coach (extrinsic) also gains personal satisfaction from the health benefits and social aspects of sports (intrinsic). All motivation occurs in varying levels afforded by the individual. High motivation to do well on GMATs, LSATs, and MCATs comes from the requirements of the school (extrinsic) but also comes from the individuals’ desire to improve the world or living conditions for humans (intrinsic). These forms of motivation can be either or both conscious or