Kolb's experiential learning theory and its application in geography in higher education

Kolb's experiential learning theory is one of the best known educational th eories in higher education. The theory presents a way of structuring a sess ion or a whole course using a learning cycle. The different stages of the c ycle are associated with distinct learning styles. Individuals differ in th eir preferred learning styles, and recognizing this is the first stage in r aising students' awareness of the alternative approaches possible. This art icle presents some case studies of ways in which the theory can be applied in university geography.