DEVELOPING PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH KOLB'S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CYCLE: AN ELEGANT INQUIRY CLASSROOM PROCESS
A Presentation/Workshop by
Leslie Hickcox, Ed.D.
Marylhurst University
Dept. of Interdisciplinary Studies
PO Box 261, Marylhurst, OR
503-636-8141 (o) 503-285-1125(h)
Lesliekayh@aol.com
FAHE Conference, June 2004
Presenter: Leslie Hickcox
Mailing address: 2635 N. Baldwin Street Portland, Oregon 97217
School affiliation: Marylhurst University, Dept. of Human Studies
Phone: 503-285-1125 Cell: 503-201-9743
email: Lesliekayh@aol.com
Presentation/Workshop Title: "Developing Problem-Solving Skills Through Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle: An Elegant Inquiry Classroom Process"
The research and results of David Kolb's work on experiential learning theory (ELT) and learning style inventory stimulated a wide range of adult education theory and practice throughout the past twenty years. Having completed doctoral research on the history of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, I have sought to apply ELT throughout the past ten years of my career in and out of the adult and higher education classroom. It is evident that experiential learning theory into practice promotes student problem-solving skills.
Another complimentary approach to be applied to the learning cycle is the process of asking questions which stimulate thinking and more questions in each phase of the learning cycle. In this way, the problem-solving nature of the learning cycle is further developed. As educators realize the deeper learning that evolves through the application of the experiential learning cycle one sees the critical importance of the use of questions throughout the learning process.
Through this presentation/workshop a participant will review Kolb's learning styles, the experiential learning cycle, practice applying a lesson to the learning cycle and develop questioning skills as related to experiential learning. The participants will explore problem-solving through discussion and small group process. By the conclusion of the workshop a person will have a framework for applying the learning cycle to lessons, units or throughout a term.
PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE LEARNING IN
THE HEALTH EDUCATION
CLASSROOM
by
Leslie Hickcox, Ed.D.
Friends (Quakers)Association of
Higher Education
Wilmington College
Wilmington, Ohio
June 20-23, 2002
Leslie Hickcox
2635 N. Baldwin St.
Portland, Oregon
503-285-1125
Lesliekayh@aol.com
Peace and Nonviolence
In the Health Education
Classroom
by Leslie Hickcox
AGENDA
A. Introduction ~ The genesis of this nonviolence workshop
B. Start with Questions and Listening
C. The Qualities of Questions
D. The Qualities of Listening
E. Introducing Feelings
~A Guide to our Attitudes
~The Integrity Tone Scale
F. Attitudes as a Door to Action
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