Experiential Learning
What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential Learning is the process of acquiring skills and expertise by doing things.
The purpose of Experiential Learning is to learn from one’s: Mistakes
Consequences
AchievementsIt requires:Self-Initiative
Self-AssessmentWhy is Experiential Learning an effective way to learn?
Learn from experience
Learn from their own mistakes
Positive experiences makes learning fun
Negative experiences can sometimes hinder learning
How do we implement Experiential Learning?
Prepare learners for the experience
Select the experience
Reflection of experience
An Experiential Learning cycle is used to represent the order in which this learning takes place.
Employs the whole learning cycle
Learn new skills, new attitudes or new ways of thinking
Stages of the Experiential Learning Cycle
Concrete experience
Reflective observation
Training
Advantages of Experiential Learning
Develop leadership capabilities to a significant level
Easy to transfer knowledge and skills
People and consequences are real
Memorable activities
Motivation to learn
Disadvantages of Experiential Learning
It is not helpful to inexperienced people
Too much of entertainment results in loss of focus on learning
Learning outcomes are not predictable
Negative emotions that the learner may experience
Conclusion
Experiential Learning takes place when learners gain knowledge through their reflections based on daily experiences
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Experiential Learning - An Effective Learning Method