Kolb's experiential learning model follows the cycle:

(A) Formation of abstract concepts and generalisation

(B) Students make their own observations

(C) Concrete experience

(D) Testing implications of the concepts in new situations (E) Reflections

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

The correct answer is - Option 2: (C), (B), (E), (A), (D)

Key Points

• Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model
  • This model describes the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.
  • It is a cyclical model consisting of four stages:
  • Concrete Experience (C): The learner actively experiences an activity.
  • Reflective Observation (B): The learner consciously reflects back on that experience.
  • Abstract Conceptualization (A): The learner attempts to conceptualize a theory or model of what is observed.
  • Active Experimentation (D): The learner tries to plan how to test a model or theory or plan for a forthcoming experience.

Additional Information

• Detailed Stages of Kolb’s Model
  • Concrete Experience (CE)
    • This is the first stage where the learner encounters a new experience or reinterprets an existing experience.
  • Reflective Observation (RO)
    • In this stage, the learner reflects on the experience on a personal basis.
  • Abstract Conceptualization (AC)
    • Reflection gives rise to a new idea, or a modification of an existing abstract concept.
  • Active Experimentation (AE)
    • The learner applies the new ideas to the world around them to see what happens.
• Application of Kolb’s Model
  • It is widely used in various fields like education, training, and personal development.
  • Helps in designing effective learning experiences and activities.