This document discusses different theories and models of experiential learning. It defines experiential learning as planned, structured activities designed to achieve learning outcomes, as opposed to accidental learning from unplanned experiences. Two definitions of experiential learning are provided: 1) involvement in concrete activities that enable experiencing what is being learned, and reflecting on those experiences; and 2) creating knowledge through transforming experiences. Kolb's model views grasping experience through concrete experience and abstract conceptualization, and processing through reflective observation and active experimentation in a four-stage learning cycle.

2. What is It?

3. Well there are Several Different
Theories and Models of experiential
learning.
Let’s have a look at some.

4. But First!
What’s the difference between
learning from experience and
experiential learning?

5. Here is a hint. Think of something you
learnt through experience.
Was the learning accidental
or planned?

6. Learning from
Experience
Learning comes from Unplanned
Natural Occurrences.

7. Experiential Learning
Learning comes about from
Planned, Structured Activities
designed to achieve some
intended learning outcomes.

8. 2 Definitions
Experiential Learning can be defined a
number of different ways.
Let’s look at two
1.
2..

9. Definition No.1
1. “The involvement of learners in
concrete activities that enable them to
“experience” what they are learning
about”.
2. “The opportunity to reflect on those
experiences”
Silverman (2007)

10. Definition No.2
“The process whereby knowledge is
created through the transformation of
experience. Knowledge results from the
combination of grasping and
transforming experience“
David Kolb

11. Grasp experience in two
ways
Kolb’s model considers the
grasping of experience in two
ways:

12. Learners take in
information through..

13. Concrete Experience

14. And Abstract
Conceptualisation

15. And process
information through

16. Reflective Observation

17. And Active
Experimentation

18. Four-Stage Learning Cycle
Kolb presents a four-stage learning cycle
where immediate or concrete experience
makes for reflection.
Reflections assimilated are transformed
into abstract concepts from which action is
derived. These implications can be actively
tested and serve as a guide in creating new
experiences

19. Kolb’s Experiential Learning
Theory