Andrés Becerra is an English teacher with a degree in Basic Education and is currently pursuing a Master's in Technology and Innovation for Education at Universidad Santo Tomás. With over 16 years of experience as an English teacher, academic coordinator, and curriculum designer, he has worked in various private language institutions in Colombia, taking on both pedagogical and administrative roles.
He has enhanced his training with diplomas in areas such as Education and Media, and Education and Virtuality. Among his contributions, he stands out for designing programs in Work Training and Human Development in Colombia, particularly in curricula for Business English, English for Specific Purposes, and teacher training. Currently, he serves as Pearson Education's Academic Consultant for Colombia and Central America, also providing support to other countries in South and Central America.
The Experience Still Comes First: Kolb’s Cycle Quadrants in the Age of AI
This workshop introduces participants to the foundations of Experiential Learning Theory developed by David A. Kolb, focusing on how individuals perceive, process, and transform learning experiences. Rather than treating learning as a one-size-fits-all process, the session presents a practical diagnostic quiz that helps learners identify their dominant approach across two dimensions: Grasping Experience and Transforming Experience. Through a simplified binary (Yes/No) instrument, participants map their preferences onto four learning styles—Accommodator, Diverger, Assimilator, and Converger—gaining insight into how they engage with theory, action, reflection, and application. The lecture explains the theoretical rationale behind the tool, demonstrates how to interpret results, and explores how learning style awareness can inform study strategies, instructional design, and technology integration. By the end of the session, attendees will better understand their own learning processes and acquire actionable strategies to enhance academic performance, teaching effectiveness, and lifelong learning outcomes.
