Diagnosis of learning styles in transfer scenarios of agricultural technology in Colombia

Ignorance of the learning preferences of agricultural producers and technical assistants makes it difficult to use adequate strategies and methodologies in the transfer and appropriation of technologies in the agricultural environment. AGROSAVIA developed the methodology to identify the learning styles (EdA) of the participants in technology transfer activities in the Colombian agricultural sector (MIDEAS), consisting of four dimensions: motivational, social, perceptual and strategic. The objective of the research was to identify the predominant learning styles of agricultural producers, technical assistants and researchers and their relationship with some demographic factors. The MIDEAS instrument was applied to 764 people, the data were processed in a multiple correspondence analysis (ACR) and simple frequency tables. In all three groups, preferences such as motivation to apply the knowledge acquired, work in large groups, auditory and written perceptual channels, and information processing through practical and reflective activities prevail. It is evident that women are more reflective and men more auditory. They are inputs that serve to better develop strategies for linking agricultural technology for the adoption and appropriation of technologies.