Experiential Learning Model

Introduction

• Aristotle's Insight: "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them."
  • Emphasizes learning by doing as a timeless educational approach.

Overview of Experiential Learning

• Definition: Learning by doing.
• Purpose: Maximizing learners' understanding of important concepts.

Experiential Learning Model Steps

1. Experience

   • Engage in the activity.
   • Emphasis on "learning by doing."
   • Task performance is crucial.

2. Share

   • Discuss and describe the results.
   • Encourage learners to think and talk about their experiences and reactions.
   • Sharing publicly is encouraged.

3. Process

   • Examine and analyze the learning process.
   • Learners discuss and reflect on the experience.

4. Generalize

   • Connect the experience to real-world examples.

5. Apply

   • Use the learned experience in similar or different situations.
   • Applying what is learned leads back to new experiences, repeating the cycle.

Benefits

• Cyclical Nature: Encourages continuous learning and skill refinement.
• Practical Application: Ensures that learning is relevant to real-world scenarios.

Conclusion

• Call to Action: Encourage application of the cycle to enhance learning.
• Further Resources: Visit the Humber Center for Teaching and Learning for more information.