Experiential learning
Garate (2023) suggests that experiential learning is a formative process involving students physically, socially, intellectually, cognitively and emotionally in a concrete experience. Because they give students the chance to engage with the environment and, hopefully, derive meaning from the learning object, these learning experiences can aid in the development of skills, knowledge, behaviours, and values. Students can observe, understand, and control many circumstances through interaction with the environment, which helps them to contextualize the material covered in class.
Language learning via speaking is our topic for Learning Blueprint and it inherently aligns with experiential learning. Learning a new language requires practice in real time and active engagement, which makes it a perfect fit for experiential learning approaches. Experiencing activities like role-playing, creating speaking video, assessments and speaking with native speakers offer authentic settings that improve experience, confidence and language proficiency.
While Researching, I came across this YouTube video which explains that the experiential learning is the most natural and powerful learning method. It also says that experiential learning can also be used explicitly to learn a new skill( in our case, Language learning via speaking) or enhance what we are already doing.
Overall, by aligning experiential learning with learning language via speaking, we can create an engaging and effective learning environment.
References:
Jess, M. (July 14-21, 2024).EDCI 335 module,University of Victoria.
Garate, M. (October 23, 2023). What is experiential learning and why is it crucial in today’s world? https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-experiential-learning-and-why-it-crucial-todays-world
menoa
July 21, 2024 — 8:34 pm
Hello Jaswant!
I like the fact that you included a video in your blog post. I honestly think that I should do that in my next post to keep the person reading engaged. I can also see how I use experiential learning in my degree as a software engineer. I constantly try and get out to really see how the public experiences certain applications or software tools I create. This helps me gather that feedback by vicariously experiencing it through them. I have found that the benefits from this are tremendous and would recommend experiential learning to everyone.
arlene
July 21, 2024 — 11:55 pm
I strongly agree that experiential learning is a good way for learning. As an international student whose native language is not English, experiential learning is a very specific reflection of the whole process of my English learning. Through constant simulation and dialogue, I can deepen my memory of English. The whole step-by-step process makes me full of confidence in learning English.
kcastle
July 22, 2024 — 10:52 am
Hi Jaswant, I enjoyed reading your post! I definitely agree that our learning resource strongly relates to experiential learning. I also liked the video you posted! I think it really highlights how learning does not only happen in schools but is a natural process that every person does every time they try something new. This has made me think about how I can bring more experiential learning into my own English and Social Studies classroom, perhaps by doing more field trips or community activities.