About Experience Based Learning Systems (EBLS), Inc. 

We're Passionate About Experiential Learning

Founded in 1981, EBLS' goal has been to provide ongoing quality research and practice on Experiential Learning Theory (ELT). On this website you will find research on ELT from scholars around the world. We also create and promote materials such as books and videos that help explain what ELT is and how it will benefit you. In addition we produce several products, such as the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile and the Kolb Educator Role Profile, that help individuals understand how they learn and help others learn best.

Our Mission

EBLS seeks to raise awareness of Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) around the globe, promote cutting-edge and validated research that expands our understanding of what ELT is, and help create generations of lifelong learners through the foundations of ELT.

Our Vision

We are look to partner with Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) practitioners who are creating deep and meaningful connections with their local communities. We welcome feedback from our partners and collect data from our instruments to constantly evaluate and improve our understanding of ELT.

Experiential Learning Theory (ELT)

If you are new to ELT, we recommend starting with our introductory text, 8 Things to Know About the Experiential Learning Cycle. It is a practical text that broadly covers the core concepts of Experiential Learning Theory.

Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, Second Edition is the definitive text on ELT, written by David A. Kolb. The book covers the intellectual origins of experiential learning and the pratical applications of ELT. The second edition volume has been informed by three decades of application & research.

Additional titles about experiential learning are available including how to use ELT as an educator, how to apply ELT to your personal learning growth, and considering ELT in an age of expanding artificial intelligence capabilities.

Our video The Cycle of Experiential Learning (directed by Alice Y. Kolb), is another great starting point for quickly understanding the core concepts of ELT.

We've produced several videos which cover many facets of experiential learning and are suitable for all audiences, no matter what your familiarity with experiential learning is.

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