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 Experiential learning is a model **suggested for adult learners**. General implications of this model are that teaching/​learning process should consist of all four stages of Kolb's model, but it also suggests **individual changes** should be applied, depending on learners learning style. Experiential learning is a model **suggested for adult learners**. General implications of this model are that teaching/​learning process should consist of all four stages of Kolb's model, but it also suggests **individual changes** should be applied, depending on learners learning style.
  
-  ​* **Assimilators** - prefer **watching**,​ **thinking** and **good explanations of theories and ideas** to practical experiences. This kind of learners usually enjoy lectures and readings as well as having enough time to think about new ideas. +  * Assimilators - prefer **watching**,​ **thinking** and **good explanations of theories and ideas** to practical experiences. This kind of learners usually enjoy lectures and readings as well as having enough time to think about new ideas. 
-  ​* **Convergers** - prefer **doing** and **thinking**,​ **finding practical solutions** to problems. This kind of learners usually like new ideas and their practical applications. +  * Convergers - prefer **doing** and **thinking**,​ **finding practical solutions** to problems. This kind of learners usually like new ideas and their practical applications. 
-  ​* **Accomodators** - prefer **practical experiences** and **intuitive approach** instead of reading instructions. This kind of learners also usually prefer **teamwork**. +  * Accomodators - prefer **practical experiences** and **intuitive approach** instead of reading instructions. This kind of learners also usually prefer **teamwork**. 
-  ​* **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 (online) 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.]]))(([[http://​www.sicet.org/​journals/​ijttl/​issue0501/​Richmond.Vol1.Iss1.pp45-54.pdf|Richmond,​ A. S, and R. Cummings. Implementing Kolb’s learning styles into online distance education. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning 1, no. 1: 45–54, 2005.]])) Kolb's theory was applied in a number of studies on topics that include (online) 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.]]))(([[http://​www.sicet.org/​journals/​ijttl/​issue0501/​Richmond.Vol1.Iss1.pp45-54.pdf|Richmond,​ A. S, and R. Cummings. Implementing Kolb’s learning styles into online distance education. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning 1, no. 1: 45–54, 2005.]]))
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