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FREES THE BRAIN FOR LEARNING
Caine and Caine refer to “relaxed alertness” as when the brain is at its best for learning.
Brain-Compatible ElementsFor Learning
• Absence of threat• Meaningful content• Choices• Adequate time• Enriched environment• Collaboration• Immediate feedback• Mastery (application)From ITI: The Model, Integrated Thematic Instruction, by Susan Kovalik, 1994
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Supports Social and Emotional Learning
See www.CASEL.org
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What is EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?
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Experimented Explored Learned from someone else’s example Put yourself in the place of someone or something
(empathy) It was a process Safe place to take risks It was challenging or a “stretch” Reflected or thought about what you were learning Related to your life experiences and/or interests You were ready to learn it Knew it was Important to learn
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• Happens all the time• Is a natural way to learn
• Experimentation• Exploration• Example• Empathy
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING…
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• Process-based• Safe environment that supports risk taking• Student/learner centered• Experiential Learning Model
Commonalities
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• Harnesses the natural power of EL• Is a formal way to support learning
•Shared philosophy, different methodologies
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
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Pedagogy: the art and science of educating children
Teachers direct learning: What, how, and when
Andragogy: the art and science of helping adults learn. Also refers to learner-focused education for people of all ages.
Teachers facilitate learning: 5 Issues
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Wilderness Education
Adventure Based Counseling
Inquiry
Service LearningArt, Play, Music, Drama Therapies
SimulationsExperience Based
Training and Development
Environmental Education
Internships
Expeditionary Learning
Adventure/Challenge Education
Experiential Education
And more…