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on the MMPALT and the MMPALT II (a revised version) and Dr. Waynne James
of the University of South Florida in Tampa had published several articles
about the MMPALT.
The group formulated a number of goals including
standardizing the MMPALT instrument to ensure consistent administration
of the test. The group expanded to include others interested in the concept
of perceptual learning styles and the MMPALT. Meetings were held twice
a year, alternating between Tampa and Knoxville. In 1996 the group formalized
the organization, and the genesis was the Institute of Learning Styles
Research (ILSR.)
The ILSR has standardized the MMPALT III,
packaged the instrument, created a web presence, developed a conference
format for the bi-annual meetings, continued research efforts, and created
more publishing and dissemination goals. The goal to discover one’s
own perceptual strengths and preferences has implications for numerous
types of learners. The applications for the MMPALT III extend from the
field of education among teachers and students to the domain of business
amid trainers and participants and to the realm of individuals interested
in their own formal and informal lifelong learning.
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Steve Roggenbaum
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