Experiential Learning
David Kolb defines experiential learning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combinations of grasping and transforming experience” (Kolb,1984, p.41). Experiential learning is educating students from their own experiences. It may include Student teaching, internship, and hands-on laboratory experiments.
According to David Kolb, experiential learning cycle is a four-step learning process that starts from a concrete experience which demands reflection, review and perspective-taking about the experience; then abstract thinking to reach conclusions and conceptualize the meaning of the experience; leading to a decision to act, engaging in active experimentation or trying out what you’ve learned.
Our topic is about how to succeed in university. We plan to talk about time management and attention. Experiential learning perfectly aligns with our topic because we suppose to invoke students’ memory of their previous learning experiences and lead them to think about the difference between learning in college and high school. And among our four essential questions, there is one called “How to balance life and study”. In this section, we will create opportunities for students to make their personalized schedules according to their own situations by utilizing experiential learning. While making their own schedule, learners would gain hands-on experience. They will be asked to review others’ work and provide suggestions.
References
Kolb, D. A. (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development (Vol. 1). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
