Table 2 Experiential learning activities are organized in four project stages to cover the entire Kolb Experiential Learning Cycle
Learning cycle stage | Project stage | Description |
|---|---|---|
Concrete experience | Exploration | Students observe healthcare processes involved in the problem, shadow relevant stakeholders, and document their findings. |
Reflective observation | Definition of the problem | Students identify problems or issues in the current situation, its root causes, and the desired situation. |
Abstract conceptualization | Definition of improvement plan | Students define countermeasures to reach the desired situation and relevant performance metrics. |
Active experimentation | Definition of the deployment plan | Students prepare a deployment plan to guide the adoption of the proposed countermeasures. |