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learning styles
which suit different individuals. Peter 
Honey
and Alan 
Mumford
have 
drawn up a popular classification of four learning styles. 
(a) 
Theorists
seek to understand basic principles and to take an intellectual, 'hands-off' approach 
based on logical argument. They prefer training to be: 

Programmed 
and 
structured 

Designed to allow time for analysis 

Provided by teachers who share their preference for concepts and analysis 
(b) 
Reflectors 

Observe phenomena, think about them and then choose how to act 

Need to work at their own pace 

Find learning difficult if forced into a hurried programme 

Produce carefully thought-out conclusions after research and reflection 

Tend to be fairly slow, non-participative (unless to ask questions) and cautious 
(c) 
Activists 

Deal with practical, active problems and do not have patience with theory 

Require training based on hands-on experience 

Are excited by participation and pressure, such as new projects 

Are flexible and optimistic, but tend to rush at something without due preparation 
(d) 
Pragmatists

Only like to study if they can see a direct link to real, practical problems 

Are good at learning new techniques through on the job training 

Aim to implement action plans and/or do the task better 

May discard good ideas which only require some development 
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Training programmes should ideally be designed to accommodate the preferences of all four styles, or to 
suit individual trainees (where feasible).