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Learning together: Kolb's experiential theory and its application

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2015

Devi Akella
Devi Akella*
Affiliation:
College of Business, Albany State University, Albany GA, USA
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Abstract

This paper aims to make a limited contribution to Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory. An evaluation has been made of an empirically based personal narrative of the author's experiences, reflections and problems as an instructor of a management elective course at the undergraduate level. The paper examines the process of reflection, correction and learning from the perspective of the instructor and how the issue of race and origin of the student learners' can stimulate or hinder assimilation of knowledge within a classroom. The study reveals that it is essential for an educator to be critically reflective of his/her culture and that of his/her students to be able to assess their learning styles and adopt suitable and appropriate teaching pedagogies within the classroom. This paper draws attention towards types of teaching pedagogies, non traditional methods and aids and their effectiveness in educating students of diverse backgrounds. It provides insights about diversity within classrooms and its impact on teaching, pedagogies and learning styles of both educators and students, by portraying the journey of an educator and her process of self improvement.

Keywords

experiential learning theoryorganizational learning coursestudentsinstructorreflectionlearning
Type
Research Article
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Journal of Management & Organization , Volume 16 , Issue 1 , March 2010 , pp. 100 - 112
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management 2010

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