The Learning Way

Alice Y. Kolb and David A. Kolb
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Alice Y. Kolb: Case Western Reserve University, USA, aykolb@msn.com
David A. Kolb: Case Western Reserve University, USA, dak5@msn.com

Simulation & Gaming, 2009, vol. 40, issue 3, 297-327

Abstract: Contemporary research on meta-cognition has reintroduced conscious experience into psychological research on learning and stimulated a fresh look at classical experiential learning scholars who gave experience a central role in the learning process—William James, John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, Carl Rogers, and Paulo Freire. In particular James's contributions are foundational for experiential learning and research on meta-cognition. Research on meta-cognition and the role it plays in the learning process are described. The meta-cognitive model is used to describe how fundamental concepts of experiential learning theory—a learning self-identity, the learning spiral, learning style, and learning spaces—can guide meta-cognitive monitoring and control of learning. Meta-cognitive strategies to help individuals improve their learning effectiveness are outlined. Learners can chart their path on the learning way by developing their meta-cognitive learning capacities, and educators can pave the way by placing learning about learning on the agenda of their educational programs.

Keywords: experiential learning theory; games; Kolb Learning Style Inventory; learning self-identity; learning space; learning spiral; learning style; meta-cognition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1177/1046878108325713

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