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Experiential learning has an important role in every grade, subject, and program and is appropriate for every child, youth, and adult learner. It is an inquiry-based, pedagogical approach that provides opportunities for learners to co-construct their learning by:
Experiential learning has an important role in every grade, subject, and program and is appropriate for every child, youth, and adult learner. It is an inquiry-based, pedagogical approach that provides opportunities for learners to co-construct their learning by:
- participating in rich experiences connected to a community outside of school;
- reflecting on those experiences to derive meaning; then,
- applying their learning to influence their decisions and actions in various aspects of their lives.
Collectively, these three components are referred to as the Experiential Learning Cycle.
Collectively, these three components are referred to as the Experiential Learning Cycle.
Experiential learning enhances relevance, promotes engagement, and contributes to improved achievement, and the promotion of well-being and equitable outcomes for all students.
Experiential learning enhances relevance, promotes engagement, and contributes to improved achievement, and the promotion of well-being and equitable outcomes for all students.
(Adapted from Community Connected Experiential Learning, 2016, pg 7-10)
Experiential Learning Explained
Experiential Learning Explained
Created by Experiential Learning Leads in December 2019, this presentation provides more information on what Experiential Learning is, the Experiential Learning Cycle, why Experiential Learning is important, the role of the educator and how Experiential Learning supports Education and Career/Life Planning.
This document, developed by the Catholic Curriculum Corporation, aligns the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations with the Global Competencies. It then supports the development of both through the curriculum, experiential learning and pathways planning by providing prompts for educators.
Please contact the Leader of Experiential Learning for your Board if you would like further information on Experiential Learning or the supports available to you.
Please contact the Leader of Experiential Learning for your Board if you would like further information on Experiential Learning or the supports available to you.
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