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

finding practical uses for ideas and theories. They can solve problems and make decisions
by finding solutions to questions and problems (Kolb et al., 2001).
Accommodating (doing and feeling - CE/AE)
People with an Accommodating learning style tend to lean on others for information than
carry out their own analysis. This learning style is prevalent and useful in roles requiring
action and initiative. People with an Accommodating learning style prefer to work in teams
to complete tasks. They set targets and actively work in the field trying different ways to
achieve an objective (Kolb et al., 2001).
The Accommodating learning style is 'hands-on', and relies on intuition rather than logic.
These people use other people's analysis, and prefer to take a practical, experiential
approach. They are attracted to new challenges and experiences, and to carrying out plans.
They commonly act on 'gut' instinct rather than logical analysis (Kolb et al., 2001).
4. Relationship between learning styles model and experiential
learning theory (ELT)
David Kolb’s learning styles are developed from Kurt Lewin’s four-stage model. Kolb has
been believed that to be truly impressive, learning needs to carry through all four stages in
the model. Every stage should apply a distinct set of learning strategies. In the context of
learning to be a leader, the strategies apply as follows (Kelly, 1997):
1- Experiencing what it is like to be a leader.
2- Reflecting on what you have experienced and observed.
3- Forming beliefs about what it means to lead well.
4- Testing the usefulness of these beliefs in new situations.
To enact and learn from each strategy, you need to draw on different abilities, including:
1- Being disciplined enough to execute ideas and turn good intentions into action.
2- Being open to reflecting on what you have experienced from a variety of
perspectives.
3- Using inductive reasoning to distil your reflections into mental models of what it
means to lead well.
4- Using intuition and deductive reasoning to identify situations in which you can
experiment with these ideas.
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