1. Experiential Learning Theory: They didnt teach THAT in library school February 3, 2005 Jane Burpee, Library Peter Wolf, Teaching Support Services University of Guelph

2. The Cycle of Learning Concrete Experience (experiencing) Reflective Observation (reflecting) Abstract Conceptualization (thinking) Active Experimentation (doing) -Learning from specific experience -Relating to people -Being sensitive to feelings -Observing non- judgmentally -Viewing diverse perspectives -Looking for meaning -Getting things done -Risk taking -Influence thru action -Logically analyzing -Systematic Planning Acting on Intellectual understanding

3. Learning Style Characteristics Accommodating Diverging Assimilating Converging -Intuitive -Risk taker -Action-oriented -At ease with people -Can be impatient -Like new experiences -If plans/theory doesnt work, toss - Imaginative -Emotional -Broad interests -At ease with people -Views concrete from different perspectives -Creates theoretical models - Not concerned with application - At ease with concepts - Logical EXPERIENCING REFLECTING THINKING DOING -Practical application of ideas -Integrates disparate observations -Concerned with abstract concepts - Theory - logical/ precise

4. Active Learning Styles Activities REFLECTING THINKING DOING EXPERIENCING Direct experience Lab Simulation Lecture example Passive Discussions Journals Reflection Brainstorming Model building exercises Assignment proposals Text readings Lecture analogies Fieldwork Cases Labs Examples Converging HOW? Coach Assimilating WHAT? Expert Accommodating WHAT IF? Hands off Diverging WHY? Motivator

5. Learning Styles Make a list/describe characteristics of your favourite course or learning experience. o What did it look like? o What type of learning took place? o What was the structure of the course/experience? o What made it so valuable? o What else...?

6. Learning Styles Application: 2 nd year biology assignment Students are required to conduct term paper research, doing everything EXCEPT writing it. Students will submit: 1)Clearly defined topic 2)Annotated bibliography of 5 related refereed sources 3)Outline of paper 4)Thesis statement 5)Opening paragraph and summary

7. Learning Styles Application: 3 rd year psych assignment Students research a self- selected topic and present it as a poster which other students will use to learn about the topic.

8. Learning Styles Application: 1 st year philosophy You have been asked to give a general session on the Library...

9. Experiential Learning Theory: They didnt teach THAT in library school February 3, 2005 Jane Burpee, Library Peter Wolf, Teaching Support Services University of Guelph

10. Learning Style Kites Which one is most like your kite?