Experience More at Maynooth University
Experiential Learning Office Dr Aisling Flynn
Experiential Learning Framework
Source: http://www.queensu.ca/experientiallearninghub/about/what-experiential-learning
Kolb Learning Cycle
“In its simplest form, experiential learning means learning from experience or learning by doing. Experiential education first immerses learners in an experience and then encourages reflection about the experience to develop new skills, new attitudes, or new ways of thinking.” Lewis and Williams (1994, p.5)
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R e s e a r c h e r d e v e l o p m e n t
s e s s i o n s
U p t o 3 0 S c h o l a r s h i p s
Av a i l a b l e a n n u a l l y
You Exec is a service
passionately focused on the
professional
Maynooth University
Summer Programme for UG Research
M U S P U R 2 0 1 7 - T H E N U M B E R S
143Applicants / 24
Awards / 26Mentors / 50K
Funding
95% of student participants and faculty mentors said that it was likely
that they would recommend the programme to a friend or colleague
85% of student participants and faculty mentors ranked the
programme Excellent/Very Good
“I feel more competent and confident”
“Brilliant
internship
experience”
“A brilliant insight into the world of an academic”
“I will never forget this experience and found it both engaging and informative ”
“Given me no option but to pursue research …because I enjoyed it so much”
Student Feedback
Arts 2nd Year Student
Science 3rd
Year StudentSocial Sciences 2nd
Year Student
Social Sciences 2nd
Year Student
Social Sciences 3rd Year Student
Maynooth University Student Experience Award (Forthcoming)
02 Aid in the development of a graduate identity
04 Develop social responsibility, civic engagement and involvement in the wider community05Tangible holistic record of
their achievements and skills acquired during their time at MU
03Potential to enhance student employability
01Offers increased visibility and accessibility to existing extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
At least 50 hours of engagement in one theme
At least 120 hours of engagement in a minimum of two different themes
MUSE Award
MUSE Award Advanced
Award Levels and Themes
The University Community and
Campus Life
Volunteering and Civic Engagement
Internationalisation Leadership Social and CulturalEnterprise and Work
Experience
Simulated Recruitment Process
Application Form
Updated CV/LinkedIn Profile
Follow-up Interview(Advanced Level)
Award Assessment
Aligned with Graduate attributes creatingenhanced career readiness and professional development
E L E C T I V E
Offered as a
5ECTS elective
module delivered
each semester to
eligible second
year students
E X E C U T I ON
Involves
interactive
employability skill
workshops
involving
employers
AS S E S S M E N T
Continuous
Assessment
involving
formative
feedback. An e-
portfolio and
interview are two
core components
OU T P U T
Up to 180
students across
disciplines can
avail and benefit
from this new
experiential
learning module.
P R OF E S S I ON AL D E V E L OP M E N T AN D E M P L OYAB I L I T Y M OD U L E S
W ha t i s i t?
Experiential
education with a
civic underpinning
C o m m u n i t y
Active engagement
occurs in response to
a need identified by
them. Valued partners
in the process
C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
Academic theory
viewed in a real
world context and
academic credit
can be earned
Outpu t
Cultivate
community
partnerships and
real world projects
for students
C OM M U N I T Y B AS E D S E RV I C E L E AR N I N G
Source: (Campus Engage, 2017)
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