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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
Supports Social and Emotional Learning
See www.CASEL.org
What is EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?
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
• Happens all the time• Is a natural way to learn
• Experimentation• Exploration• Example• Empathy
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING…
• Process-based• Safe environment that supports risk taking• Student/learner centered• Experiential Learning Model
Commonalities
• Harnesses the natural power of EL• Is a formal way to support learning
•Shared philosophy, different methodologies
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
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
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…