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learning_theories:experiential_learning [2011/04/01 15:00]
jpetrovic [What is the practical meaning of experiential learning?]
learning_theories:experiential_learning [2011/08/17 10:10]
jpetrovic [What is experiential learning?]
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 ===== What is experiential learning? ===== ===== What is experiential learning? =====
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 +The experiential learning theory is based on six propositions claiming that learning is(([[Kolb, Alice Y., and David A. Kolb. Learning Styles and Learning Spaces : Enhancing Experiential Learning in Higher Education. Academy of Management Learning Education 4, no. 2: 193-212, 2005.]])):
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 +  - the process of creating knowledge
 +  - a holistic process of adaptation to the world
 +  - best described as a process, not outcome
 +  - relearning, since it is greatly dependent on already learned material
 +  - driven by conflict, differences,​ and disagreement
 +  - results from synergetic transactions between the person and the environment
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 In his influential book "​[[http://​www.amazon.co.uk/​Experiential-Learning-Experience-Source-Development/​dp/​0132952610#​reader_0132952610|Experiential Learning: Experience As The Source Of Learning And Development]]"​ (1984) Kolb describes learning as "//the process whereby **knowledge is created through the transformation of experience**//"​. Kolb suggests two opposite modes of getting experience: In his influential book "​[[http://​www.amazon.co.uk/​Experiential-Learning-Experience-Source-Development/​dp/​0132952610#​reader_0132952610|Experiential Learning: Experience As The Source Of Learning And Development]]"​ (1984) Kolb describes learning as "//the process whereby **knowledge is created through the transformation of experience**//"​. Kolb suggests two opposite modes of getting experience:
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   * **Divergers** - prefer **watching**,​ **collecting information**,​ **working in groups** and brainstorm instead of having practical experience.   * **Divergers** - prefer **watching**,​ **collecting information**,​ **working in groups** and brainstorm instead of having practical experience.
  
-Kolb's theory was applied in a number of studies on topics that include education, computer and information science, psychology, management, medicine, nursing, accounting and law(([[http://​www.d.umn.edu/​~kgilbert/​educ5165-731/​Readings/​experiential-learning-theory.pdf|Kolb,​ D. A, R. E Boyatzis, and C. Mainemelis. Experiential learning theory: Previous research and new directions. Perspectives on thinking, learning, and cognitive styles. The educational psychology series: 227–247. 2001.]]))(()).+Kolb's theory was applied in a number of studies on topics that include education, computer and information science, psychology, management, medicine, nursing, accounting and law(([[http://​www.d.umn.edu/​~kgilbert/​educ5165-731/​Readings/​experiential-learning-theory.pdf|Kolb,​ D. A, R. E Boyatzis, and C. Mainemelis. Experiential learning theory: Previous research and new directions. Perspectives on thinking, learning, and cognitive styles. The educational psychology series: 227–247. 2001.]]))(([[http://​citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/​viewdoc/​download?​doi=10.1.1.127.6489&​rep=rep1&​type=pdf|Kolb,​ D A. Learning Styles and Learning Spaces : Enhancing Experiential Learning in Higher Education. Academy of Management Learning Education 4, no. 2: 193-212. 2005.]])).
 ===== Criticisms ===== ===== Criticisms =====
  
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 ===== Keywords and most important names ===== ===== Keywords and most important names =====
  
-    * **Concrete experience (CE)**, **reflective observation (RO)**, **abstract conceptualization (AC)**, **active experimentation (AE)**, **assimilator**,​ **converger**,​ **accomodator**,​ **diverger**,​ **learn­ing style inven­tory**,​ **learning styles**+    * **Concrete experience (CE)**, **reflective observation (RO)**, **abstract conceptualization (AC)**, **active experimentation (AE)**, **assimilator**,​ **converger**,​ **accomodator**,​ **diverger**,​ **learn­ing style inven­tory**,​ **learning styles**, **northerner**,​ **westerner**,​ **easterner**,​ **southerner**,​ **balancing ​**
     * [[http://​education.stateuniversity.com/​pages/​3114/​David-Kolb.html|David Kolb]]     * [[http://​education.stateuniversity.com/​pages/​3114/​David-Kolb.html|David Kolb]]
  
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