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The following figure (Rgure 1.1) illustrates Kolb, Rubin and Mclntyre's (1984:128) experiential
model. It emphasises that the development of behavioural skills comes from observation and
practice. According to this model, comprehensive learning encompasses four elements: active
participation in a new experience (concrete experience); examination of that experience (reflective
observation); integration of conclusions based on the new experience into workable theories
(abstract conceptualisation); and application of the theories to new situations (active
experimentation).
Testing Implications of
Concepts in New
Situations
(Kolb, Rubin &Mcintyre,1984:128)
I Concrete Experience I
Format of Abstract
Concepts and
Generalisations
Figure 1.1: The Experiential Leaming Model
1.6.4 Co-ordinator/Co-operative Education lecturer
Observations and
Renections
larnb (1983:85) states that the person ultimately responsible for the planning and
operationalisation of all elements of ClHlperative education is referred to as the co-ordinator. This
person is normally an employee of the educational institution and has a sound academic
background as well as relevant industrial/commercial experience.
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