Experiential learning is a teaching method that encourages students to gain knowledge and skills through firsthand experience. This approach encourages learners to actively interact with the material by taking part in hands-on activities, and simulated exercises. Through exploring, reflecting, and connecting their experiences, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. This approach is widely used in educational settings, but can also be applied to workplace training, as well as personal development. I think this learning method would align effectively with our chosen topic of health promotion for physical and mental well being. When teaching about physical and mental wellness using the experiential approach, learners would be encouraged to engage with the material through hands-on activities that allow them to explore their physical and mental health. This could include mindfulness activities such as yoga, meditation, and other physical activities that may help learners become aware of their bodies and how they can practice self-care. We could also have learners explore topics such as nutrition, exercise, and stress management through activities like cooking, journaling, or participating in a social media detox. Reflection is also an important part of experiential learning, as it allows learners to process their experiences and make connections between them. Through this approach, learners can develop strategies for improving their physical and mental wellbeing, and recognize the importance of health promotion. It is important for us to track the learner and document their progress. This could be done through observations of the activities, assessments of the learners knowledge and skills, as well as regular check-ins to assess their understanding. Additionally, learners could be asked to keep a journal to document their experiences, feelings, and reflections. This can help to measure progress and ensure that they are understanding the material. Lastly, it is important for us to provide feedback to the learners in order to help them understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as to provide guidance and support.
rissul
Hi Brayden, I enjoyed your post! Our group has chosen the topic of “how to develop a growth mindset” for grade 5-7 students and I found that your insight can be applied to my group’s interactive learning resource. Applying experiential will be significant for our topic primarily because students will be provided multiple opportunities for hands-on learning. One example is encouraging students to practice gratitude journaling for a certain period of time. I believe this will help students do a brief deep dive of their daily habits and encourage a positive change for their inner monologue. After all, like you said, reflection is an important part of experiential learning!
Anastassiya
Hi Brayden! Well-written post on experiential learning! I especially appreciate your practical application and specific strategies when teaching your course on well-being. It’s a great idea to use “reflection.” Self-reflection is a powerful tool which can encourage many aha moments! I wonder if there is anything teachers need to know if they want to use this method. Are there any drawbacks/challenges? What technology would you use to teach through experiential learning?
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