Which of the following is NOT a part of Kolb's experiential learning cycle?

• A. Reflective practice
• B. Reflective observation
• C. Concrete experience
• D. Active experimentation

Answer: (A)

In Kolb's experiential learning cycle, knowledge is built through four stages: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. Reflective practice isn’t a formal stage in that cycle. It’s a general idea of thinking about experiences, which can occur during reflective observation, but the cycle itself designates four specific stages, not a separate label like “Reflective practice.” The other options map directly to the cycle’s stages: reflecting on what happened (reflective observation), the actual hands-on event (concrete experience), and trying out new ideas (active experimentation). So Reflective practice is the one that isn’t part of the cycle.