The Kolb Learning Cycle

The Kolb Learning Cycle is a model that explains how people learn through experience. It involves four steps: first, Concrete Experience (actively doing or experiencing something), then Reflective Observation (thinking about what happened), next Abstract Conceptualization (forming ideas or theories based on reflections), and finally Active Experimentation (testing new ideas through action). This cycle repeats as individuals learn from each experience, adapt, and improve. It emphasizes that effective learning involves engaging with experiences, reflecting on them, understanding underlying principles, and applying what’s learned in new situations.