The Felder Solomon Model
The Felder-Solomon model uses four different axes of opposing styles to assess people's
learning styles.
Take note of which side you were placed on in your results and how far to the left or the
right you were on each axis. The further to one side you are, the greater preference you
have.
Click on the headings for more information about each axis.
| Active | Reflective |
|---|
| Prefer to learn by doing something active. |
Prefer to think and consider new knowledge first before acting. |
| Like to apply knowledge right away and see what happens. |
Would rather think it through before trying something new. |
| Find a way to make classes interactive by working in discussions or problem
solving. |
Stop periodically to quietly review what you have learned. |
| Try studying in an interactive group and guessing what questions will be on
the test. |
Write short summaries in your own words of reading and class notes. |
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| Sensing learners | Intuitive learners |
|---|
| Like learning facts. |
Like discovering possibilities |
| Like to solve problems by following instructions. |
Would rather use their intuition to feel their way through a problem. |
| Better at memorizing and doing tedious hands-on lab work. |
Better at grasping the essence of a new abstract concept. |
| Try to connect information to the real world, find examples on how they
apply. |
Find connections between abstract facts or ask for interpretations or theories
that link facts together. |
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(Similar to the visual and read-write styles in the VARK model)
| Visual learners | Verbal learners |
|---|
| Like to learn using pictures diagrams, flow charts, films,
demonstrations. |
Like to learn with information in words, either written or spoken. |
| Colour-code your notes to make them more visually attractive and
understandable. |
Try making summaries in your own words. |
| Make use of extra materials such as websites, online videos or anything that
visually represents verbal information. |
Work in groups where you explain things to group members and listen to their
explanations. |
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| Sequential learners | Global learners |
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| Like to learn in logical steps. |
Like to learn by looking at pieces of a whole, and making connections
later. |
| Like to learn about each part fully before moving on to the next part. |
Like to be able to see the big picture first before looking at each part in
detail. |
| Most courses are taught in a logical manner. If not, you may have to find a
logical way to organize the material yourself. |
Gain an understanding of the overall topic by skimming over large sections of
the textbook before learning the details. |
| Strengthen your global skills by connecting each piece to the overall
subject. |
Relate what you are learning to things you already know. |
| Ask your instructor to explain the organization of the course. |
Ask the instructor to explain how each section connects to the overall
goal. |
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Find Out Where You Fit