2. Kolb’s 4-Stage
Experiential Learning Model
The Four Stage Cycle
The core of Kolb's four-stage Concrete Experience
model is a simple description of (CE)
the learning cycle which shows
how experience is translated Active Reflective
Experimentation Observation
through reflection into concepts, (AE) (RO)
which in turn are used as guides
Abstract
for active experimentation and the Conceptualization
choice of new experiences. (AC)
3. The cycle may be entered at any
point, but the stages should be
followed in sequence. The
learning cycle thus provides Reflect Plan
feedback, which is the basis for
new action and evaluation of the
consequences of that action.
Learners should go through the
cycle several times, so it may best
be thought of as a spiral of cycles.
In brief Kolb conceptualizes the
process of action research as Observe Act
"a spiral of action and research
consisting of four major moments:
plan, act, observe and reflect “
5. EXPERIENTIAL Concrete Experience (CE)
EDUCATION Build models of NCLB schools and
CYCLE: modify in order to express the
architectural translation of TLE
principles.
ARCH 5140
KAMAS
Reflective Observation (RO)
Active Experimentation (AE)
ITERATION OR Analyze NCLB schools. Discover
Analyze and determine which
modified solutions reflect the TLE
“SPIRAL” 1 how the governing principles are
principles most important to the
reflected in the architecture.
individual student.
Abstract Conceptualization (AC)
Lecture on the architectural
translation of the governing
principles of TLE vs. NCLB
6. EXPERIENTIAL Concrete Experience (CE)
EDUCATION Respond to your findings in
CYCLE: analysis by modifying your digital
model to respond to the
topography, aspect, access
ARCH 5140 points, etc.
KAMAS
Reflective Observation (RO)
Active Experimentation (AE) Synthesize the data. Ask yourself
ITERATION OR As a group, document and how the findings relate this
“SPIRAL” 2 analyze the site at 4 scales: specific project and to your
region, city, district, site conceptual approach to the
project.
Abstract Conceptualization (AC)
Lecture : Analysis vs. Synthesis
and the Elements of Site
7. EXPERIENTIAL
EDUCATION Concrete Experience (CE)
CYCLE: Model 3 of the options on the
sloped site.
ARCH 5140
KAMAS
Reflective Observation (RO)
Active Experimentation (AE)
ITERATION OR Diagram many potential options
Ask yourself how TLE principles
change the programming of the
“SPIRAL” 3 for organizing programming
school. Ask yourself how the site
based on your TLE attitudes.
slope changes the building.
Abstract Conceptualization (AC)
Video: The Studio School
Lecture : Programming
…AND SO ON AND SO FORTH…
8. TLE PRINCIPLES IN ARCH 5140 - KAMAS:
• No Predictable Project Solution
• Focus On Discovery And Process - Iterative “Spiral” Design Process
• Focus On Critical Thinking – Why? How? Who?
• Success And Failure
• Self-responsibility And Self-motivation
• Responsibility To Your Classmates
• Physical Exploration
• Use Of Multiple Types Of Intelligence:
• Spatial – spatial judgement (plans, sections, modeling) the ability to visualize
• Linguistic - verbal presentation, graphic presentation, critique (self and
classmates)
• Logical-mathematical – analysis and synthesis
• Bodily-kinesthetic – understanding your body in space and physical model
making/drawing
• Interpersonal – group (large and small) critique, desk crits.
Developing the ability to understand others.
• Intrapersonal - Developing self-reflective capacities
• Naturalistic – nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings
