Crowther, D. T. (2005). Here we grow again: Applications of research & model
inquiry lessons. Electronic Journal of Science Education Editorial. Retrieved February 14, 2005, from http://unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/crowedit4.html
This publication from the Journal of Research in Science Teaching
addresses the need to have all three phases of the learning cycle (exploration,
conceptual invention and expansion of idea) in a typical high school physics
classroom; in addition to focusing on statistical data that supports the
research question, the article includes activities that were used at each step
of the learning cycle. This journal entry is directed toward high school and post-graduate
science educators, not limited to physics. Summary of Article
Renner, J.W., Abraham, M. R., & Birnie, H. H. (1988). The necessity of each phase of
the learning cycle in teaching high school physics. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 25, 39-58.
This online article found in the Encyclopedia of Informal Education is a biography on David A. Kolb and his model of experiential learning; it thoroughly examines Kolb’s four elements of his learning cycle (concrete experience, observation and reflection, the formation of abstract concepts and testing in new situations) and discusses learning styles that are associated with each phase of his learning cycle. This article is directed toward educators of all levels, from elementary to post-graduate.
Smith, M.K. (2001). David A. Kolb on experiential
learning, The Encyclopedia of Informal
Education. Retrieved