* Enlighten the students with experiential learning method. It consisting the procedure, significance, merits and demerits*

1. ExpEriEntial lEarninG MEtHOD
DR. C. BEULAH JAYARANI
M.Sc., M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil (Edn), M.Phil (ZOO), NET, Ph.D
ASST. PROFESSOR,
LOYOLA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, CHENNAI - 34
UNIT - IV
B.Ed - TNTEU

2. intrODUCtiOn
• Experiential learning integrates cognitive and behavioral
learning theories as an applied approach to "learning by
doing" that enables learners to gain experience in the
application of learning concepts.
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3. COnt…,
 Learning is the modification of behaviour through experience.
 The process has continuity and is carried through various years.
 Perfection in learning is achieved only through active interaction and experience.
 The learning mind reacts to external conditions and modified with experience the
learner gains.
 The process of learning takes place at 3 levels:
*Depending on prior experience of learner,
*Intellectual ability,
*Presentation of materials.

4. No two minds react identically
in the same situation
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5. pUrpOSE OF ExpEriEntial lEarninG
TO MODIFY THE
BEHAVIOUR OF THE
INDIVIDUAL
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7. 3 LEVELS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROCESS
1. ASSOCIATION
2.
CONCEPTUALIZATION 3. SELF-DIRECTION
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9. COnt…
• All initial learning consists in the formation of association.
• Most of the knowledge and attitudes are learnt by association.
• This type of learning is comparatively easier to evaluate.
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10. EXAMPLES
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11. COnCEptUaliZatiOn
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12. COnt…
• Conceptualization is the process of
grasping the commonalities or the
relationships.
• Most of the higher learning in the cognitive
as well as affective domains takes place by
conceptualization.
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13. SElF- DirECtiOn
• In self directions is achieved as
people progress from association and
move on to conceptualization.
 Emotional or affective dimension of
learning is the strength.
• Can work independently on his own
initiative.
• Characterizes the creative artist.
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14. iMpOrtant pHySiOlOGiCal tHEOriES OF lEarninG

15. lEarninG ExpEriEnCE
Children learn by feeling, thinking and acting.
Stimulation of active participation by teachers.
Not a part of syllabus but interaction of learner.

16. lEarinG ExpEriEnCE
 GOALS: --purposeful
--continuous
--interactive
--integrating
 BASED ON: -- Facts
--concepts
--principles
--generalization
--curricular
--co-curricular activities
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17. SOUrCES OF lEarninG ExpEriEnCE
HOME
SOCIETY
PEER
GROUP
SCHOOL
MASS
MEDIA
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18. typES OF lEarinG ExpEriEnCE
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LEARNING
EXPERIENCE
DIRECT INDIRECT

19. DirECt ExpEriEnCE
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DIRECT EXPERIENCE
First hand experience with various
objects.
Perceptual learning arise out of
experience dependent.
EXPERIENCE PERCEPTUAL
MEANING
smelling Pleasant
tasting Sour, bitter
touching Soft, hard

20. inDirECt ExpEriEnCE
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INDIRECT EXPERIENCE
Experiences which are not real.
Example: earthquake, feeling of travelling by air or sea.
It can be appreciated and can experience through imagination
only.

21. CHaraCtEriStiCS OF GOOD lEarninG ExpEriEnCE
• Learning experience Instructional objectives
• Must satisfy psychological need of the learner
• Should be meaningful, appreciate the maturity level of the
learner, relate to the life situation, reinforced, intensive etc.,
• Should be varied, rich in content and novel
• Must be related to the availability of material & time
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22. aDVantaGES:
• Accelerates learning
• Increases them team work
• Learning helps to develop skills
• It increase student focus in the classroom
• Mistakes becomes valuable.
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23. liMitatiOnS/CHallEnGES:
• Participant can loose objectivity
• Reflection is difficult skill
• Limited class time / access to resources
• Inadequate group work skills
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24. COnClUSiOn:
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25. rEFErEnCE
“Teaching of Biological Science”
TNTEU – Study Material
Ram Publications
Sri Krishna Publications
Kaviyamala Publications
Google Images
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