Club's Learning Cycle

In this section, we will explore Club's Learning Cycle, also known as the Experiential Learning Cycle. This four-stage continuous process explains how we learn through our experiences.

The Four Steps of Club's Learning Cycle

• Concrete Experience:

• Learning occurs through personal experience and active participation.

• Watching or reading about a task is not enough; one must do it themselves.

• Reflective Observation:

• Taking a step back from doing to review and analyze the experience.

• Tools for reflective observation include giving observations and asking questions.

• Abstract Conceptualization:

• Making sense of the experience by connecting it with existing knowledge, theories, and ideas.

• Fitting new learning into the existing framework to create understanding.

• Active Experimentation:

• Planning how to apply what has been learned in practical situations.

• Putting knowledge into practice solidifies learning.

The Four Learning Styles

• Diverging (Watching):

• Prefers watching and collecting information from different perspectives.

• Enjoys working in groups, taking feedback well, and interested in different cultures.

• Assimilating (Thinking):

• Enjoys ideas, theories, and logical problem-solving.

• Less interested in interpersonal aspects and more focused on theory than practical application.

• Converging (Doing):

• Enjoys using knowledge to solve practical problems.

• Likes hands-on application and technical expertise.

• Accommodating (Intuition):

• Learns through doing and using intuition to figure things out.

• Relies on gut instincts rather than detailed logical analysis.

Example Application: Coaching Others Effectively

• Applying the Learning Cycle:

• As a team leader, you can use the learning cycle to help your team members become effective coaches.

• Each stage of the learning cycle can be applied in coaching situations.

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Coaching Experience and Learning Styles

This section discusses the coaching experience and different learning styles.

Abstract Conceptualization

• To help team members understand coaching theory, provide them with a book to read.

Abstract Experimentation

• Hire an expert coach to guide each team member in practical coaching.

Learning Styles and Coaching

• Different team members may have different preferred learning styles.

• Diverging learners can engage in group sessions or brainstorming to understand coaching approaches.

• Assimilating learners can start by reading books on coaching theory and best practices.

• Converging learners should combine reading with creating a plan to apply coaching theory into practice.

• Accommodating learners can jump in and start coaching while learning on the go.

Advantages of Kolb's Learning Cycle

• Each stage of the model aligns with different learning styles, ensuring all preferences are covered.

• The model combines traditional teaching with hands-on learning.

• Teachers are encouraged to use various tools instead of just broadcasting knowledge.

Disadvantages of Kolb's Learning Cycle

• It can be challenging for trainers to accommodate a broad range of learning techniques in a group setting.

• Applying the model in real-world situations may not always be straightforward.

• Teachers need prior knowledge of their students to tailor training accordingly.

• The continuous cycle approach may not be suitable for exam-based assessments.

Summary: Kolb's Learning Cycle and Styles

This section provides a summary of Kolb's Learning Cycle and its four stages: feeling, observing, thinking, and doing.

Kolb's Learning Cycle:

• Consists of four stages: feeling, observing, thinking, and doing.

• Recognizes that individuals have different learning styles.

• Each stage aligns with a specific preferred learning style.

• The model emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and tailored teaching.

That concludes today's lesson.