Why did Kolb develop the Learning Style Inventory?
Initially, Kolb developed the LSI as a result of his dissatisfaction with the traditional methods that he was using to teach potential management professionals. He noticed a difference between his interests in basic theory and students’ interests in practical application. Kolb became very interested in question, “Is there another way to educate that bridges the communication gap now existing in so many places?” He began experimenting with experiential methods of teaching, trying to create common experience as reference points for people, through games, exercises, simulations, or case studies. People could look at the same real, practical situation and use it as a common reference point from which to join in communication. In this way, he could share his theories; other could share questions about applications. As Kolb continued to use and develop experiential methods in the classroom, he discovered that people were taken aback. This was something new, nontraditional. When traditional m
