Effective Learning style built on the Kolb cycle

Effective Learning style built on the Kolb cycle

                   

According to Kolb’s (1981, 1984) model, the most effective learning requires four different learning abilities:

Concrete experience

Reflective observation

Abstract conceptualization

Active experimentation.

The learning cycle involves above four stages, 

The learner can also enter the cycle at any stage of the cycle with logical sequence.                

                         In the early 1980s, psychologists Peter Honey and Alan Mumford developed a learning styles classification supported the work of David Kolb. Through a Learning Styles Questionnaire (LSQ) they suggested that individuals have 'preferred ways of learning' and they identified four 'styles: i.e;

Activist

Theorist

Pragmatist

Reflector.

                       This concept directs the learner to understand their learning style & to seek out opportunities to learn using that style.There is no designated “starting point” for the cycle; however, learning is most effective when the learner goes through all points, regardless of where the students start.

Characteristics of learning styles can be summarized as below;

P.honey states the three benefits of understanding our particular learning style

Benefit	Description
"Becomes smarter at getting a better fit between learning opportunities and the way you learn best"	-makes learning easier, more effective & more enjoyable.
"Expand the band width of experiences from which you derive benefit.- Becoming an all-round learner"	-increases versatility -helps to learn from a wide variety of different experiences.
"Improves your learning skills and processes"	-with increased awareness of the learning style, it opens up the whole process to self-scrutiny and improvement

Conclusion

It is vital to recognize the learning style of the employees of any organisation for the establishment of learning culture within the company. It supports to enhance the efficiency and productivity and to gain the best contribution out of employees to the development of the company and for the career development of employees as well

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