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.

• 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.

Range: the cycle may be repeated until the 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.