Experiential-Learning-Theory in class.pptx

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1. Experiential Learning Theory

2. WHAT IS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING? When we hear the word “learning,” we often think of books, videos, podcasts and other learning materials. While these are essential in a school setting, they’re not the only way for children to learn new skills and knowledge.

3. WHAT IS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING? Experiential learning allows students to connect with a subject or concept by experiencing it themselves. This type of learning often involves hands- on activities such as experiments and fieldwork- but it can also take place over longer periods of time.

4. WHAT IS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING? In this educational model, students take the lead in their personal learning journeys. This helps develop curiosity, collaboration and self- motivation- all essential traits in the 21 st century. Overall, experiential learning is a powerful tool for teaching important life skills and helping students make a deeper connection with the knowledge they gain in the classroom.

5. THE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CYCLE According to an American psychologists, David Kolb, experiential learning takes place when we grasp and transform our experiences. His experiential learning cycle includes four steps: Concrete experience Reflective observation Abstract conceptualization, and Active experimentation

6. 1. Concrete Experience In this part of the cycle, students are exposed to a new learning experience. This can include activities, projects or even interactions with others. Working in groups, students will get to decide on a product, buy ingredients, bake their goods and sell them during a school wide event. After the bake sale, they’ll have the concrete experience of running a small business.

7. 2. Reflective Observation For learning to take place, students must reflect on their experiences. Students will have plenty of information to reflect on- such as the cost of ingredients, the profit they made, which pastries sold the most and so on.

8. 3. Abstract Conceptualization In this stage, students transform the information from their experience to create a hypothesis or model. Let’s say after the bake sale, students found that more doughnuts were sold compared to cupcakes. They theorize that doughnuts are more popular with customers- and therefore, more likely to turn a profit.

9. 4. Active Experimentation In the experimentation stage, students test the hypothesis or model they created. This process helps develop their research, critical thinking and problem- solving skills. These experiments will help confirm or reshape their ideas while providing opportunities to learn from mistakes. They will also serve as concrete experiences, thus starting the experiential learning cycle all over again.

10. Benefits of Experiential Learning for Students Experiential learning provides an avenue for students to explore their curiosity, make mistakes and learn from those mistakes in a low- risk environment. It can also help develop important life skills such as leadership, communication, problem- solving, self- motivation and more on top of the subject material. Students can take what they’ve learned and apply it in other contexts, strengthening the construction between two disciplines or subjects.

11. Benefits of Experiential Learning for Students Additionally, research show that hands- on activities are linked to better retention- thus leading to higher test scores and a deeper understanding of the subject beyond mere facts and figures. Finally, experiential learning provides opportunities for children to discover what they are passionate about- helping direct them to fulfilling careers and pathways in the future.

12. THANK YOU ! PROF. EXEQUIEL A. CALIMUTAN