Table 1.

Four Dimensions of the Felder and Silverman Learning Style Model2

Dimension	Pole 1	Pole 2
Type of Information	Sensory (external) Prefers sights, sounds, physical sensations, facts, data	Intuitive (internal) Works well with possibilities, insights, hunches, principles, theories
Perception of External Information	Visual Perceives best through pictures, diagrams, graphs, demonstrations	Verbal Perceives best with spoken or written words, sounds
Information processing	Active Processes through engagement in physical activity or discussion, like to work in groups	Reflective Works through introspection, preferring to work alone
Progression Toward Understanding	Sequential Works in continual steps	Global Make large jumps & works holistically