1. David Kolb 2. Experiential learning theory (ELT)

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Feeling (Concrete Experience - CE) thinking (Abstract Conceptualization - AC) Table 1 - Kolb’s learning styles - matrix doing (Active Experimentation - AE) Thus, for example, a person with a dominant learning style of 'doing' rather than 'watching' the task, and 'feeling' rather than 'thinking' about the experience, will have a learning style which combines and represents those processes, namely an 'Accommodating' learning style, in Kolb's terminology. Figure 2 – Kolb’s Learning Style – matrix view watching (Reflective Observation - RO) accommodating (CE/AE) diverging (CE/RO) converging (AC/AE) assimilating (AC/RO) Seyedjamal Zolhavarieh - 1101600740 | Organizational Learning – Kolb’s learning theory 4
Here four Kolb learning styles are explained briefly: Diverging (feeling and watching - CE/RO) People with a Diverging learning style have broad cultural interests and like to gather information. They are interested in people, tend to be imaginative and emotional, and tend to be strong in the arts. People with the Diverging style prefer to work in groups, to listen with an open mind and to receive personal feedback. These people are able to look at things from different perspectives. They are sensitive. They prefer to watch rather than do, tending to gather information and use imagination to solve problems. They are best at viewing concrete situations several different viewpoints. Kolb called this style 'Diverging' because these people perform better in situations that require ideas-generation, for example, brainstorming (Kolb, Boyatzis, & Mainemelis, 2001). Assimilating (watching and thinking - AC/RO) People with this style attract to logically sound theories than approaches based on practical value. In this learning style, people are important for productivity in information and science careers. In formal learning situations, people with this style prefer readings, lectures, exploring analytical models, and having time to think things through (Kolb et al., 2001). The Assimilating learning preference is applied for a concise, logical approach. Ideas and concepts are more important than people. These people need good clear explanation rather than practical opportunity. They excel at understanding wide-ranging information and organizing it a clear logical format. People with an Assimilating learning style are less focused on people and more interested in ideas and abstract concepts (Kolb et al., 2001). Converging (doing and thinking - AC/AE) People with a Converging learning style attract to technical tasks and problems than social or interpersonal issues. A Converging learning style enables specialist and technology abilities. People with a Converging style like to experiment with new ideas, to simulate, and to work with practical applications (Kolb et al., 2001). People with a Converging learning style can solve problems and will use their learning to find solutions to practical issues. They prefer technical tasks, and are less concerned with people and interpersonal aspects. People with a Converging learning style are best at Seyedjamal Zolhavarieh - 1101600740 | Organizational Learning – Kolb’s learning theory 5
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