KOLB’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STYLE: INTRODUCING EFFECTIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Author Name: 1. Monojit Pal 2. Suraj Bhattacharjee

Volume/Issue: 02/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2022-15378137/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Jadavpur university
2. M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Jadavpur university

ABSTRACT

Teacher education is an inseparable educational institution in the education system. Effective learning depends on effective teaching. The main purpose of teacher education is focused on the impartment of training to the teachers so that they can help students to achieved desired outcomes. Teacher competencies and proficiency is very important for improvement and development in education system. Researcher focused on improvement of teacher techniques and development. In this study the researcher shall be introducing Kolb’s experiential learning theory (ELT) in teacher education programme. The researcher has further developed a framework on the basis of KOLB’s ELT so that a teacher can use and apply it successfully for teaching purpose. This instructional design will help teachers to understand different kinds of learners and their learning styles. Furthermore, it shall enable the learner to follow this instructional design and be involved in active learning.

Key words: Teacher education, KOLB experiential learning Theory, Teacher competencies and techniques