Experiential Learning
I hear and I forget
I see and I remember
I do and I understand
- Confucius
I was first introduced to field experiential learning in education when I too the Principles and Practice of University Teaching, a graduate level class on adult education principles, McMaster University. In this class I was introduced to problem base learning, case studies, how to facilitate discussions using good questions. This course taught me how to work WITH adult learners who bring a wealth of previous experiences to integrate these experiences in their current learning to bring a deeper understand to the material. I have continued to look into applying the different modes of experiential learning in my class including:
I see and I remember
I do and I understand
- Confucius
I was first introduced to field experiential learning in education when I too the Principles and Practice of University Teaching, a graduate level class on adult education principles, McMaster University. In this class I was introduced to problem base learning, case studies, how to facilitate discussions using good questions. This course taught me how to work WITH adult learners who bring a wealth of previous experiences to integrate these experiences in their current learning to bring a deeper understand to the material. I have continued to look into applying the different modes of experiential learning in my class including:
- Problem based learning (PBL) and case studies
- Service Learning
- Game based learning