LEARNING/COGNITIVE STYLES

FIELD DEPENDENT

See Whole Patterns

People Oriented

History, Literature

IMPULSIVE

Decide & Work Quickly

Concentrate on Speed

ABSTRACT RANDOM

Work with Others

Learn by Discussion

Creative

Sensitive to Emotions

CONCRETE RANDOM

Likes to Solve Problems

Hands On

Seeks Original Solutions

Independent

LEFT BRAIN

Analytical - Breaks into Parts

Planned & Structured

Prefers Multiple Choice

Remembers Details, Names

Controls Feelings


FIELD INDEPENDENT

See the Parts

Likes Problem Solving

Numbers, Science

REFLECTIVE

Consider Alternatives

Concentrate on Accuracy

ABSTRACT SEQUENTIAL

Likes to Discuss Ideas (argue)

Uses Logic

Likes Independent Quiet Work

Reads Avidly

CONCRETE SEQUENTIAL

Likes Structure

Wants Teacher Organized

Perfectionist

Needs Specific Real Examples

RIGHT BRAIN

Looks at the Whole

Acts Spontaneously

Prefers Open-Ended Question

Remembers Faces

Free with Feelings