Kolb for Chemists: David A. Kolb and Experiential Learning Theory

Marcy Hamby Towns
Department of Chemistry, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (8), p 1107
DOI: 10.1021/ed078p1107.7
Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2001

Abstract

This paper describes Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) and applies it to learning chemistry. Kolb describes learning as requiring both the perception of experience and the transformation of it. People learn in different ways and Kolb's ELT addresses human individuality in learning by describing four learning styles. These learning styles have direct implications for the delivery of instruction and the role of the faculty member in chemistry classrooms. In the process of teaching to all four of these learning styles the instructor and the students travel through a learning cycle that uses a broad range of strategies to deliver instruction likely to match with a wider range of student learning styles. Sample lessons for physical chemistry are outlined.

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General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Chemical Education Research

Keywords (Feature):

Symposium Report

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Collaborative / Cooperative Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories
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