Experiential learning – a systematic review and revision of Kolb’s model

Morris, T.H ORCID: 0000-0002-0100-6434 (2020) 'Experiential learning – a systematic review and revision of Kolb’s model.' Interactive Learning Environments, 28 (8). pp. 1064-1077.

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Abstract

Kolb’s experiential learning cycle is perhaps the most scholarly influential and cited model regarding experiential learning theory. However, a key issue in interpreting Kolb’s model concerns a lack of clarity regarding what constitutes a concrete experience, exactly. A systematic literature review was conducted in order to examine: what constitutes a concrete experience and what is the nature of treatment of a concrete experience in experiential learning? The analysis revealed five themes: learners are involved, active, participants; knowledge is situated in place and time; learners are exposed to novel experiences, which involves risk; learning demands inquiry to specific real-world problems; and critical reflection acts as a mediator of meaningful learning. Accordingly, a revision to Kolb’s model is proposed: experiential learning consists of contextually rich concrete experience, critical reflective observation, contextual-specific abstract conceptualization, and pragmatic active experimentation. Further empirical studies are required to test the model proposed.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	experiential learning theory, experiential learning cycle, concrete experience, critical theory, systematic literature review, teaching and education
Divisions:	School of Education
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2020 12:53
Last Modified:	17 Apr 2024 17:06
ISSN:	1744-5191
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13077

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