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strengths and weaknesses, as a means to getting more out of
each learning experience. The combined scores are derived from
the polar pairs (AC minus CE) and (AE minus RO). The results
are then plotted on a two axis grid, and finding the point of
interception in one of the four quadrants.
Hashaway (1998) described Kolb's four learning styles.
Divergers combine Reflective Observation (RO) and Concrete
Experience (CE); they can see situations from many perspectives,
and chunk up to forma a "gestalt". They do well in ideagenerating processes such as brain-storming; they are
imaginative and emotional. They tend to develop broad cultural
interests, and specialize in the arts, humanities and liberal arts.
Convergers combine Abstract Conceptualization and Active
Experimentation.
They have the opposite style to the Diverger. These learners do
well in conve