Kolb identified two aspects of learning: the perception and processing: "learning is the result of the way people perceive and then process what they have seen."
He mentioned two opposite types of perception: people who see through concrete experience and persons perceived through abstract conceptualization. Some people processed through active experimentation while others through reflective observation.
Kolb has a four-quadrant model to explain learning styles:
1. Engage entirely without prejudice to situations that may arise.
2. Reflect on those experiences and perceive from various approaches.
3. Generate concepts and integrate their observations into logically sound theories.
4. Be able to use these theories to make decisions and solve problems.
What is the most natural way of learning for you? I am one of those practical learners, who need to try things out first, only after thet can I understand some of the theories. However, I think many of my colleagues are more oriented to understanding theories first and only after that testing them in practice.
ResponderBorrarHow about your students, what do you think is their favorite approach to learning something new?