Here are the key aspects of perceiving and processing according to the 4-MAT system:
Perceiving:
- Sensing/Feeling: Taking in information directly through the senses and feelings
- Thinking: Thinking about and conceptualizing experiences in a more abstract, logical way
Processing:
- Reflecting: Reflecting on and integrating new information or experiences
- Acting: Taking action and applying new learning in practical, hands-on ways
The 4-MAT system proposes that all learners cycle through these four stages - sensing/feeling, thinking, reflecting, and acting - to fully learn and internalize new information. By addressing each of the four stages, instruction can be designed to engage all