Experiential Learning Flashcards
Kolb (16 cards)
- new experience or situation, or a reinterpretation of existing experience in the light of new concepts
- emphasizes personal involvement with people in everyday situations
- learner has a new experience and interpret a previous experience in a new way
Concrete Experience
“i am a girl but i think i like girls too…”
Concrete Experience
- reflects on the new experience in the light of their existing knowledge of particular importance are any inconsistencies between experience and understanding
- people understand ideas and situations from different points of view
- rely on patience, objectivity, and careful judgment but would not necessarily take any action
Reflective Observation
“the thing is, guys don’t make my heart flutter. but, ugh, girls… they are so amazing…”
Reflective Observation
reflection gives rise to a new idea, or a modification of an existing abstract concept (the person has learned from their experience)
- using theories, logic and ideas, rather than feelings, to understand problems or situations
- adapts their thinking or constructs new ideas based on experience and reflection
Abstract Conceptualization
“the internet says i am homosexual because i like someone with the same gender as i am. i am a lesbian, i am a girl who is attracted to a fellow girl,”
Abstract Conceptualization
- newly created or modified concepts give rise to experimentation; applying their ideas to the world around them
- learner would take a practical approach and be concerned with what really works, as opposed to simply watch the situation
- applies new ideas to real world
Active Experimentation
“i tried to kissed a girl and i never felt this feeling before. i’d love to do that again with her,”
Active Experimentation
- Concrete experience and Reflective
observation - tend to perform better in situations that call for generation of ideas
- prefer groups, listening with an open mind and receiving personalized feedback
Diverging
“i like girls more than boys. they are so gorgeous and amazing. am i feeling right?”
Diverging
- Abstract Conceptualization and Reflective Observation
- best at understanding wide range of information and putting it into concise, logical form
- interested in ideas and abstract concepts
- prefer reading, lectures, and exploring analytical models
Assimilation
“so technically, i am an homosexual being. i like girls, so i am lesbian. i don’t feel like a girl so i am transgender, then?”
Assimilation
- Abstract Conceptualization and Active Experimentation
- best at finding practical uses for ideas and theories
- prefer to deal with technical tasks and problems rather than with social issues
- prefer to experiment with new ideas, simulations, and lab experiments
Converging
“if i kiss this girl, would i like it? if i sleep with her, would it be different unlike sleeping with a guy?”
Converging
- Active Experimentation and Concrete Experience
- enjoy carrying out plans and involving themselves in new and challenging experiences
- prefers to do field work, and test out different approaches to completing a project
Accomodating
“i came out to my parents today and introduced my girlfriend. i slept with her for the first on my birthday. it was amazing. but i wonder what would it feel like to sleep with a guy?”
Accommodating
