The experiential learning model portrays four learning modes such as concrete
experience, abstract conceptualization, reflective observation, and active experiment.
Each child develops preferred modes of learning processes to perceive, grasp or take
hold of new information and transform or process experience. Critical thinking is
indispensible to the students in modern society as an important intellectual trait in
leading an independent adult life for the future. This study was designed to examine
preferred learning modes and critical thinking dispositions of students who are blind.
A total of the 117 subjects were taken for research in special schools for the blind
sited in Seoul and North Chungcheong Province. Kolb’s learning style inventory(LSI)
and Questionnaires on critical thinking dispositions have used to assess their learning
preference and critical thinking dispositions. Results of this study can be summarized
as follows: First, significant differences of learning mode scores were not found by
gender, but significant differences were found by school level. Second, significant
differences of critical thinking disposition scores were not found by gender or school
level. Finally, there were positive and negative relationships among scores of some
learning modes and critical thinking dispositions. Each student’s preferred learning
modes need to be identified to develop an educational program. This program also
can be designed to improve critical thinking skills in learners who are blind.