How to Coach Yourself and Others Essential Knowledge For Coaching | Page 179

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Activists:
learn best when: they can immediately do something, when
they are exposed to new experiences and problems, work
with others in task teams
learn least when: they have to listen to long explanations,
absorb a lot of data, follow precise instructions, read, write
and think a lot on their own, ...
Pedagogical activities: brainstorms, problem solving, group
discussions, role plays, competitions, etc.
Reflectors:
learn best when: they can observe, review and think about
what is happening
learn least when: they are rushed, have to act as leaders,
Pedagogical activities: observing activities, paired
discussions, coached activities, questionnaires, interviews, ...
Theorists:
learn best when: they can study theories, models, concepts,
stories etc. behind, they can ask questions and engage in
analysis and synthesis.
learn least when: the activity is ill structured, no principles
are taught, ...
Pedagogical activities: Provide models, background
information, ...
Pragmatists
learn best when: they can apply new information to a real
world problem, etc.
learn least when: "everything is theory", the isn't an
immediate benefit, etc.
Pedagogical activities: Case studies, discussion, problem
solving

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