A Reflective paper

The methods of learning are observation, analysis, feeling, understanding, and intuition. On the other hand, education is a method for learning theoretical information about topics that are linked to the field. As a result, learning involves both group work and understanding theoretical concepts so that they may be applied in actual, practical work settings. The way the task is managed allows the learner to get the right skills from the conclusions and outcomes. However, effective task management and putting experiences into practice can help a student become knowledgeable. Hence, evolution process of learning and mastering the things is based on the experience learned from the practical activities and experience report done by a worker in accordance to the management of work and appropriate explanation of the tasks.

This paper will further examine the concept of experience and learning by analyzing the Kolb’s model for experimental learning, its process and system.

Introduction to Kolb’s model for experimental learning

As the name of the theory presented by David Kolb in 1984 denotes it’s meaning itself i.e. Kolb’s model for experimental learning. The emphasize in the approach/theory is about experience and practical learning process which Kolb considers the most effective mode of learning things. Kolb has uncovered the fact that with the experimental learning, people can learn, grow and develop themselves a better human, professional and social animal.

Basically, Experimental Learning Theory (ELT) provides a process in which a person can develop his/her personality and professional knacks. The learning cycle of Kolb model for experimental learning is based on four steps of learning cycle and four type of learning style that are explained individually here under:

Four learning cycle of Kolb’s model for experimental learning

The four steps of learning cycle of Kolb’s model for experiential learning are briefly explained here under:

1. Concrete experience (CE):

This step involves a new experience which a person encounters and engaged to get familiar with it. It can also be a reinterpretation of an existing experience. A strong feel and reflective observation is the key to understand and learn about the experience one has gone through.

2. Reflective observation (RO):

This step involves the process of reviewing the new or reinterpretation of an experience and reflects it on the experience. This leads to the formation of concepts about the new things that has been learnt during the experience.

3. Abstract conceptualization (AC):

This step of Kolb’s model for experiential learning consists of the concept of the learning activity and the experience acquired from the activity. It examines the logics of learning and finds the answer that if the experiment is true or relevant to the persons who are in the same situation.

4. Active experimentation (AE):

Active experimentation is the last step of Kolb’s model for experiential learning. It demands the learners to apply the learning that they have acquired through experience to the real-time endeavors. In addition, this step is used to check hypothesis for further experience and more results of the same situation.

Four type definition of learning style

Four type learning style Kolb’s model for experiential learning are briefly explained here under:

1. Diverging (CR/RO):

In the style of diverging, people look things from different prospective. These people use their imagination to solve the matter or learn the activities. They tend to be the masters of seeing and learning the things.

2. Assimilating (AC/RO):

The person who belongs to assimilating learning style is more focused on the ideas and logical sound theories rather than practical opportunity. These people like to learn through lectures, analysis, and readings.

3. Converging (AC/AE):

The people with converging learning style are more concerned and focused on technical tasks and don’t like the interpersonal and social issues. They like to work on new experiments with practical applications.

4. Accommodating (CE/AE)

The accommodating style of learning is being preferred by the people who have a strong intuition sense. They prefer to indulge themselves into new challenges and learn/plan for the upcoming tasks. Their learning skills are based on guts other than logical analysis.

Conclusion

At the end of treatise, it has been confirmed by exploring and analyzing the Kolb’s model for experimental learning that the learning styles such as observation, analysis, feeling, understanding, intuition are the methods of learning and it has been confirmed that the strong learning can only be achieved with the concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation as discussed prior in the paper. This paper has helped a lot to understand the learning process which will not only helpful in the current academic endeavors but also in the future practical life endeavors.

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