1. What is It?

2. Well there are Several Different Theories and Models of experiential learning. Lets have a look at some.

3. But First! Whats the difference between learning from experience and experiential learning?

4. Here is a hint. Think of something you learnt through experience. Was the learning accidental or planned?

5. Learning from Experience Learning comes from Unplanned Natural Occurrences.

6. Experiential Learning Learning comes about from Planned, Structured Activities designed to achieve some intended learning outcomes.

7. 2 Definitions Experiential Learning can be defined a number of different ways. Lets look at two 1. 2..

8. Definition No.1 1. The involvement of learners in concrete activities that enable them to experience what they are learning about. 2. The opportunity to reflect on those experiences Silverman (2007)

9. Definition No.2 The process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combination of grasping and transforming experience David Kolb

10. Grasp experience in two ways Kolbs model considers the grasping of experience in two ways:

11. Learners take in information through..

12. Concrete Experience

13. And Abstract Conceptualisation

14. And process information through

15. Reflective Observation

16. And Active Experimentation

17. Four-Stage Learning Cycle Kolb presents a four-stage learning cycle where immediate or concrete experience makes for reflection. Reflections assimilated are transformed into abstract concepts from which action is derived. These implications can be actively tested and serve as a guide in creating new experiences

18. Kolbs Experiential Learning Theory