Learning and Development

Learning and Development

On above main title, under mention sub title will be elaborated in this article.

Concrete Learning 

Introduction

Individuals that learn best with hands-on methods and show the most success when doing it themselves, being involved with their learning process and “doing” rather than “watching.” 

Theory behind the Model

There are theories by many experts on above concept, but the best method of practical learning could be considered as concrete learning. Eg; Medical surgeons, physiotherapist and Farmers / Planters uses above concept to exercise successfully on their day to day affairs.    

Some learning styles, categories focus only on the environmental aspects of learning “Kolb’s learning styles include perception and processing. According to Kolb, learners perceive and process information in a continuum from concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation:

1. Concrete Experience:            being involved in a new experience.
2. Reflective Observation:         watching others or developing observations about one’s own experience.                               
3. Abstract Conceptualization:             creating theories to explain observations.
4. Active Experimentation:       using theories to solve problems and make decisions.

Understanding how people learn is important in order to improve the teaching and learning environment and most critically to actually improve an individual's learning. The ability to constructively modify one's behavior depends on how well we combine our experiences, reflection, conceptualization, and planning to make improvements. Recognizing an individual's strengths and preferred learning style in this process will allow the tailoring of the learning experience to that person and increase the efficiency with which something is learned, with obvious positive effects on time, utilization, and outcome.

Experience shows enthusiastic learner undergoes fallowing;

I like to get involve – I like to take my time before action and break them in to parts  – I’m particular about what I like and open to new experience  – I really on my feelings and  like to see the results of my work.

Conclusion,

When an individual or a group attends to an experiment it motivated by the question, "What would happen if I did this?"  They look for significance in the learning experience and consider what they can do, as well as what others have done previously. These learners are good with complexity and are able to see relationships among aspects of a system. 

References,

Kolb DA: Experimental learning: Experience as the source of learning and development. 1984,

Gardner H: Frames of mind: the theory of multiple intelligences. 1993,

Smith MK: David A Kolb on Experimental Learning.2010,