McCarthy's four learning styles

McCarthy described students as innovative learners, analytic learners, common sense learners or dynamic learners

Innovative learners...

...look for personal meaning while learning
...draw on their values while learning
...enjoy social interaction
... are cooperative
...want to make the world a better place

Analytic learners...
...want to develop intellectually while learning
...draw on facts while learning
...are patient and reflective
...want to know " important things" and to add to the world's knowledge

Common sense learners...

...want to find solutions
... value things if they are useful
...are kinesthetic
...are practical and straightforward
... want to make things happen

Dynamic learners...

...look for hidden possibilities
...judge things by gut reactions
...synthesize information from different sources
...are enthusiastic and adventurous