Dunn & Dunn Styles

 
This view of learning styles deals with multiple interacting preferences and focuses on setting up the environment to fit the learner. There are two measurement tools that may be used:
  • Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS) - for adults
  • Dunn & Dunn Learning Styles Inventory - for K-12

These instruments measure four types of learning.

  • Sociological preferences such as authority figures and groups
  • Environmental preferences such as seating, light, temperature, and sound
  • Emotional preferences such as motivation, persistence, need for structure, and need for breaks
  • Physical preferences such as time of day, mobility, and intake (e.g., eating and drinking)

The question is how many of these preferences can actually be within the control of the instructor!

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