Experiential Learning, 4th Edition

Figure 2.4    Kolb’s experiential learning cycle

Kolb’s experiential learning cycle

From learning cycle to learning styles

The change in emphasis from teaching to learning has resulted, quite rightly, in a greater consideration being given to personal learning preferences. If a person finds it easier to learn in a particular way then consideration should be given to this although, of course, larger numbers of people can make individualized learning more challenging. In 1971, Kolb investigated learning styles and identified four learning styles: diverging, assimilating, converging and accommodating, and later a learning styles inventory ...