In Honey and Mumford's learning styles, a person who prefers to learn by trying things out in practice and solving real problems is known as a:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Pragmatist
- Step 1: The four styles are activist, reflector, theorist and pragmatist.
- Step 2: Pragmatists like to try ideas out in practice to see if they work.
Answer
Pragmatist.
Why not the others: Reflector: Reflectors prefer to observe and think before acting. Theorist: Theorists like models and logical concepts. Activist: Activists enjoy new experiences and involvement, but the description of practical problem solving is the pragmatist.
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