Kolb's Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle

by Saul McLeod published 2010, updated 2013 David Kolb published his learning styles model in 1984 from which he developed his learning style inventory. Kolb's experiential learning theory works on two levels: a four stage cycle of learning and four separate learning styles. Kolb states that learning involves the acquisition of abstract concepts that can be applied flexibly in a range of situations. “Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (Kolb, 1984, p. 38). The Experiential Learning Cycle Kolb's experiential learning style theory is typically represented by a four stage learning cycle in which the learner 'touches all the bases': 1. 2. 3. 4. Kolb (1974) views learning as an integrated process with each stage being mutually supportive of and feeding into the next. However, effective learning only occurs when a learner is able to execute all four stages of the model. Learning Styles Learning Styles Descriptions Educational Implications

Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic Other Infographics Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic Experiential Learning in The Classroom Infographic Experiential learning is the process of making meaning from direct experience, i.e., “learning from experience.” Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory Model Expanding on earlier work by John Dewey and Kurt Levin, David Kolb’s experiential learning theory features a four-stage cyclical theory of learning. Benefits of Experiential Education Experiential education promotes positive attitudes towards learning: 10 of 14 students who have been taught using the experiential education method express significantly more positive general attitudes towards their learning experiences. Technology and Experiential Learning Technology is a highly effective teaching tool for experiential learning. Read also: 8 Reasons Why Experiential Learning Is The Future Of Learning Via: realityworks.com Embed This Education Infographic on your Site or Blog!