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Experiential Learning Resources for Educators from OCTE
Experiential Learning Resources for Educators from OCTE
These resources were designed to aid educators in offering Experiential Learning Opportunities with a focus on distance learning or face-to-face learning with limited mobility.
This resource provides teachers with a series of nine 20-40 minute learning activities based on the experiential learning model phases of participate, reflect and apply. Focusing on various themes that promote community building in the early days of a school year/new course, teachers have access to flexible ideas for promoting a welcoming, inclusive and supportive classroom environment during a time of distance learning. (P, J, I, S)
Peruse this document to learn more about outdoor experiential learning opportunities and why educators should consider integrating them into their programs. (P, J, I, S)
Students will engage in the experiential learning cycle as they explore how machines learn, and even teach their own machine to interpret sign language. A variety of communication skills are covered, as well as careers related to machine learning and technology. Teacher guide and resources included. (I)
This resource is intended for teachers to use to explore financial literacy and the skilled trades, grounded in the global competencies. Teachers can tailor this resource to suit either a Grade 7 or 8 class (mathematics, language & career exploration), a Grade 10 Career Studies course or a senior high school course focused on the skilled trades. (J, I)
This modifiable student facing website is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about a Career Sector and develop new skills, while you work through the Design Thinking Process to experience solving real life problems. connected to curriculum. This website comes with both a teacher and student guide. (I, S)
Developed by OCTE, these resources provide a suite of Experiential Learning Opportunities related to the Skilled Trades. With an intentional connection between Skilled trades and global competencies, these resources may be used throughout the year/semester to further engage students. Having virtual and face-to-face delivery in mind you could adapt this to any classroom. All of the resources come in various versions so you can tailor this to your classrooms. (I, S)
Additional resources and safety documents for all grades in elementary and secondary with lesson plans and material lists in both English and French can be found here. (J,I,S) FL
Unit and Lesson Plans
Unit and Lesson Plans
These resources were created to provide educators with classroom programs that incorporate experiential learning.
This inquiry based grade 5 science unit was designed by HWDSB around the experiential learning cycle. In this unit, students design and build their own electric cars with guidance from mentors at the local college.
This inquiry based grade 7/8 science unit was designed by HWDSB around the experiential learning cycle. In this unit, students design and build a hydraulic prosthetic arm with guidance from mentors at the local college.
This Grade 8 activity designed by HWDSB around the experiential learning cycle allows students to explore plumbing as a profession by having students design and create their initial using plumbing tools and materials.
Designed by PDSB this unit, students design and build a prototype of an electric vehicle that can deliver groceries to your door.
Choice Boards
Choice Boards
Choice Boards are a great resource to offer students because they allow for student choice and ownership of learning. Please feel free to use these choice boards as they are or as a source of inspiration for your own creations.
Junior/Intermediate Experiential Learning Choiceboard and Teacher Guide
Junior/Intermediate Experiential Learning Choiceboard and Teacher Guide
This sample Experiential Learning Choice Board lesson plan created by TCDSB can be used with students. It highlights the EL Cycle and allows for student choice with an educator focus on developing self-regulation skills.
The Teacher Guide contains links to an editable version and template of the choice board for your use, as well as step by step guide to creating your own.
(Choice board is linked to picture above, teacher guide is linked to title.) (J, I,)
The Teacher Guide contains links to an editable version and template of the choice board for your use, as well as step by step guide to creating your own.
(Choice board is linked to picture above, teacher guide is linked to title.) (J, I,)
This choice board created by SCDSB allows students to learn about modern Change Makers and calls them to action. (J, I)
This choice board created by SCDSB and SMCDSB allows students to explore Stanley Black and Decker's maker space, with application activities. (I)
Created as a Google Site by SMCDSB, this choice board allows students to explore all pathways and reflect on their learning. Sharing of the student's reflection creates an opportunity for application. (I, S)
Exemplars and Templates
Exemplars and Templates
These resources have been developed to aid educators in the planning of experiential student programs which allow for pathways exploration.
This Bitmoji classroom created by DDSB allows students to explore opportunities in the skilled trades.
Instructions on how to make Bitmoji Classrooms in Google Slides or Powerpoint can be found here.
Instructions on how to make Bitmoji Classrooms in Google Slides or Powerpoint can be found here.
When designing virtual experiences, this graphic organizer , created by HWDSB, can be used to help educators ensure that the experience is rich, authentic and connected to learning/pathways/skill-development.
Planning for an Experiential Learning Journey.pdfThis guide created by NPSCDSB contains a scaffold with prompts for those wishing to plan and experiential learning journey for their students. (P, J, I, S)
This lesson plan template designed by HWDSB contains the prompts which will help educators develop a comprehensive experiential learning program.
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