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FREES THE BRAIN FOR LEARNING
Brain-Compatible Elements
For 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
Caine and Caine
refer to “relaxed
alertness” as
when the brain is
at its best for
learning.
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
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING…
• Happens all the time
• Is a natural way to learn
• Experimentation
• Exploration
• Example
• Empathy
Commonalities
• Process-based
• Safe environment that supports risk taking
• Student/learner centered
• Experiential Learning Model
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
• Harnesses the natural power of EL
• Is a formal way to support learning
•Shared philosophy, different methodologies
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
Experiential Education
Wilderness Education
Adventure Based
Counseling
Expeditionary Learning
Experience Based
Training and
Development
Simulations
Inquiry
Internships
Art, Play, Music, Drama
Therapies
Environmental
Education
Service Learning
Adventure/Challenge
Education
And more…