Prior Learning Assessment
Essay Template
Note to the student: Below is a description of Kolb’s Model. Kolb’s model is the required format for writing experiential essays. Students must address four areas of Kolb’s Model with each of the required subtopics in order for the essay to be considered for college credit. Please read the description of each of the four sections below, along with the examples, and use that description to determine what to write for each subtopic. This page does not count toward the 5 to 7 or 10 to 15 page length requirement.
Kolb’s Model
Description of Concrete Experience
Concrete experience represents your personal participation with the people, places, activities, and events of an …show more content…
A typical college course is built around several such generalizations, principles, and/or theories. In this stage, you identify and describe the generalizations, principles, and/or theories to demonstrate your learning outcomes. These learning outcomes result from analyzing and reflecting on your experience. The generalizations, principles, and/or theories should be comparable to those addressed in typical college courses and should match the course description selected. Example: Whether working with large or small one-owner organizations, it makes no difference in establishing rules, guidelines, or policies regarding image and public relations. Developing a detailed plan of action makes it much easier to schedule and implement appropriate applicable …show more content…
I learned establishing a good rapport was important in creating a feeling of comfort and common ground, easing tension, which then facilitates open communication. Here are some general principles I use in developing skills that foster good rapport: 1. Work to develop an attractive personality 2. Always display confidence, leadership, passion, kindness, humility, emotional control and a solid sense of purpose 3. Show a genuine interest in others 4. Focus on the other person and their interests 5. Try not to judge but observe 6. Establish common ground and values 7. Try to always think the best of others 8. Work hard to meet other's “crucial