What is the relationship between Learning Style and Training Methodology. Does a trainer’s learning style impact his/her delivery mode? Support your answer with examples
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Literature Review on Learning Styles Learning style was developed by researchers to classify learners based on their approach to perceiving and processing information (Buch & Bartley, 2002). Learning style is defined as “specific behavioural pattern an individual displays in learning” (Campbell, et al, 1996). Dunn defines it as a new way how new information is acquired by individual to develop new skills (1975 & 1989). Kolb (1984) defined it as a process where an individual retain new information and skills. Kolb’s theory of learning styles states that knowledge is created through transformation of experiences. Technology-aided instruction has helped to develop customised learning tools to maximise the benefit. O’Conner (1998) states that it is necessary to examine learning styles and various delivery modes. There are various researchers who studied the learning styles and developed models of learning styles. The most used and researched models were developed by Kolb (1984), Honey and Mumford (1986), Gregorc (1985) and Fleming (1995). Kolb (1984) developed his model of Learning Style Inventory based on the Experiential Learning Theory where he