Apply knowledge of the Experiential Learning model of metacognition

Based on NZQA 20589

People credited with this unit standard are able to: relate own experience of learning to Kolb’s Experiential Learning model, and apply Kolb’s Experiential Learning model to the improvement of own performance.


 * Library of resources
 * Learning activities

This unit is used in the following courses

 * Peer tutoring

Relate own experience of learning to Kolb’s Experiential Learning model.

 * The ‘Concrete Experience’ stage is described in terms of the candidate’s experience of learning in a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * The ‘Reflective Observation’ stage is described in terms of the candidate’s experience of learning in a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * The ‘Conceptualisation and Generalisation’ stage is described in terms of the candidate’s experience of learning in a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * The ‘Active Experimentation’ stage is described in terms of the candidate’s experience of learning in a specific context relevant to the candidate.
 * Consideration is given to the applicability of Kolb’s learning cycle to other contexts.

Apply Kolb’s Experiential Learning model to the improvement of own performance.
Range:	the cycle may be repeated until the goal is achieved.
 * An area of desirable performance improvement is selected in a specific context relevant to the candidate and the level of desired performance improvement is specified.
 * Reflective Observation stage is applied – all steps of a past experience in the area of desirable performance improvement are reflected upon and described clearly, objectively and without judgement.
 * Conceptualisation and Generalisation stage is applied – all steps of past experience are compared with the theoretical best practice and areas of improvement are identified.
 * Active Experimentation stage is applied – the means of improving performance in identified areas are described in terms of methods to be used and implementation timeframe.
 * Concrete Experience is applied – evidence is provided of the implementation of the improved performance method.
 * Evidence is gathered of changes to performance.
 * Performance improvement goal is achieved.

special notes:

 * Definitions:Metacognition - the structures and processes of thought which underlie thinking. Experiential Learning model - as first described by David A. Kolb, 1976.
 * References:For further information in this field, internet search using the parameters: experiential+learning+style
 * The application of this theoretical approach to learning could be made in, but is not limited to, the context of improvements in:	sports performance,manual skill development,study skills,relationship enhancement,business development.