Discussion: ​Experiential Learning * Module 2 Page 18 (4/6) School-Age CCB

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Discussion: Experiential Learning * Module 2 Page 18 (4/6) School-Age CCB

11/1/2016

264 Comments

"Agree or Disagree" is not considered an answer. You are required to type an appropriate response.

Experiential learning was covered on Page 11 of module 2.

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

Share ideas about how you use experiential learning to strengthen curricula and activities.

264 Comments

Rosy

1/30/2017 11:45:50 am

Experiential learning is learning by doing. It is often messy and loud, but so worth it! These are building the foundation of learning new concepts for the child to take with them as they grow. They learn by experiencing trial and error.

Ethan

7/27/2017 06:40:38 pm

I try to give kids in our day care opportunities to not only play games but to teach the games to other kids and play with them. I try to keep kids from depending on me to teach them because it's always better if they can teach each other.

DAMYON PARKINS

11/29/2017 09:26:54 pm

I LOVE THIS & CHESS FOR THE 5TH OR 6TH GRADERS IS A PERFECT ACTIVITY!

Kyna

12/27/2018 10:02:04 am

This also teaches leadership which is great!

Chelsey

12/30/2018 02:56:09 pm

This is an awesome idea! Sometimes we take a week to have the kids work on creating new games and then teaching that game to another student

Jade

7/8/2018 09:59:07 am

Experiential learning activities can help students:

Remain focused — Students who are engaged and learning actively are less likely to become bored and disinterested.
Learn differently — When students are involved in the learning process they are more engaged emotionally, helping them experience learning in a dynamic, new way.
Learn faster — Learning firsthand requires deep problem-solving and critical thinking. These processes boost student engagement, accelerating learning and improving content retention.

Josephine Hoyne

3/1/2017 07:03:24 pm

During normal school hours, the way children learn is often limited to sight and sound only. Experiential learning offers another way of learning, specifically through doing. Rather than talking about how fire works, they can meet a real life fireman. They can learn scientific principles by doing experiments, such as putting different objects in tupperware, then dropping them to see what hits the ground first. They can observe fractions first hand when dividing up the apple slices during snack time or while making a recipe during a cooking project. By incorporating other senses into learning, the way in which children learn is expanded and the views and understanding they have of learned concepts from school can be better fleshed out.

Nikki Samano

3/16/2017 02:32:53 pm

I believe experimental learning builds understanding because, if anything, it helps the child learn consequences more than anything. If A then B. After they experience this, naturally they have a better understanding of what the outcome will be the next time they turn their cup upside down, for example.

Nicole

4/26/2017 01:17:44 pm

Allow the students to explore definitely helps improve comprehension and engagement

Thomas Rodgers

3/20/2017 09:07:23 am

Experiential learning allows children to explore areas of learning in which they are intrinsically motivated. Children may have difficulty learning when they feel that they are being forced to learn, but when they themselves are in control learning can be rapid. Experiential learning also has a tendency to better engage senses other than sight and hearing. Research shows that for many people, children included, the involvement of these other senses allows information to be better retained.

Tara Mangum

1/24/2018 12:29:13 pm

Thomas, I agree. When kids have a say in the activity, they have a sense of self and importance. Their ideas are invested in the process which keeps them more engaged than they might otherwise be.

supraja

3/21/2017 11:49:36 am

Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as "learning through reflection on doing". Hands-on learning is a form of experiential learning

Daisy Abrio

10/7/2017 07:14:09 am

Experiential learning process build understanding because when experimenting to learn process you will be able to understand what is going and for example if it's a game you learn and understand the step-by-step process of the game works.

Esperanza Serrano

3/26/2017 08:42:09 am

Experimental Learning is hands on for the children and they are teaching themselves how to problem solve and work together with a partner to figure out a solution.

Brittney

3/30/2017 10:36:25 pm

I like that you mention that children get tot take a hands on approach. This is so true and kids love being hands on.

Megan McCardle

5/9/2018 08:06:31 pm

I agree, this allows children to express themselves.

8/14/2018 07:37:37 pm

I think most adults learn more from experimental and children are the same. They actively get first hand knowledge by doing.

Marina link

3/28/2017 10:32:26 pm

Experimental Learning is helpful because a child is able to do an activity on their own, and understand the proper way that it should be done, so that they can have a positive understanding how an activity should be done. Children need to do things on their own in order to trust themselves with directions, to know that they each have the knowledge to carry out a task that is set before them.

Brittney

3/30/2017 10:33:46 pm

The experimental learning process builds understanding because it allows children to see cause and effect. It also allows the children to experiment on their own and use their creativity to solve problems or even find new problems yet to be discovered or discussed.

Erika Booth - Trainer

3/31/2017 04:57:33 pm

Brittney,
You hit the nail on the head when you said that hands-on or experimental learning causes students to find new problems to be explored! Learning is a never-ending cycle.

What sort of activities do you incorporate into your curriculum that are hands-on? All comments are welcome!

Ashley Tufford

1/31/2018 04:44:20 am

Cause and effect are some difficult things to teach, let alone learn, and I agree with you here that experimental learning is the best way for them to learn that in a positive manner.

Elizabeth Williams

3/30/2017 11:30:14 pm

The experiential learning process builds understanding by engaging children in hands on activities and learning through experience. this helps build understanding because it helps teach the necessities of real world success by teaching cause and effect. It also requires adaptability and creativity in the process and helps create self-directed learners.

Jadyn

4/1/2017 01:41:56 pm

Experiential learning, or learning by doing, allows children to learn in a much different way. Many school day activities may be limited to a less involved learning style, while experiential learning allows them to actually practice what they have learned. It gives students the ability to continue to learn the skill as well as learning it in their own way. For example, rather than explaining to each student how they should draw a butterfly in the exact same way, allowing students to draw or create it as they would like gives them more ownership and satisfaction from their learning.

Drew Schwarzer

4/1/2017 08:29:26 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding for children because rather than being told about something, they learn it through trial (and error). Instead of telling them that two repelling magnets will speed up the farther apart they get, have them conduct an experiment with magnets and find the results on their own. This will give them a better understanding of the process.

Jake Barrow

4/3/2017 11:23:07 pm

It gives children another layer of learning beyond simply being talked at and told information. It allows them to live it and come to their own conclusions. They then form their own connections in their brains in a way that intuitively makes sense to them. I think this makes it more likely for them to remember the things that they learn.

kailey reeves

5/2/2017 05:19:09 pm

Children learn best by doing. Their minds tend to absorb more information and understanding of something new, when they are able to use a hands-on, direct approach. Because they are getting to not just see, but experience first hand, what will happen next, how to do something, etc. I feel like this is the best way for children of all ages to learn.

kayla kautzman

5/6/2017 12:47:56 pm

The experiential learning process builds understanding because being able to learn hand on makes it so a child will remember rather than jus being taught. When we are able to explore we open our minds to so much more. Trial and error will definitely happen and it will allow another lesson/teaching momemt.

Sarah Ochoa

5/9/2017 12:26:40 pm

Experiential learning is a very beneficial method of learning for many different reasons. One being that it allows the child to challenge themselves to figure things out on their own. This gives them a sense of independence as they solve problems and form solutions on their own which helps build self-esteem, and self-confidence.

Eric Beswick

5/10/2017 05:36:34 pm

I like how Thomas described in the comments how experiential learning is "intrinsically motivated". Even adults can read and study about something, but will never fully understand it until they can picture it or do it themselves. Children need this experiential learning moreso than adults even. Experiencing one thing allows for growth and ease in learning similar things afterwards because children can look back on that experience and learn from it. Children will increase their knowledge and ability to remember by actually doing things rather than hearing or seeing them as well.

Jessica Vazquez

5/12/2017 12:41:49 pm

I believe that experimental learning process builds understanding because in order to build understanding, you must first learn. I personally believe there is no better way to learn than by experimenting with it and determining by that experiment whether what you learned is true or not and how that result was gotten. Learning from hands-on experience will also increase the chance of what was learned to be remembered.

Chelsey O'Neal

5/14/2017 08:13:38 pm

The experiential learning process helps to build understanding because it directly involves the children to be involved with each step of developing the next activity. By involving the children in finding what projects they would like to learn next it helps them find out what their interested in and also helps them see that they have choices in life. I enjoy having them decide on what activities they would like to do every other week and also I now ask them to help me come up with solutions to problems that occur during activities. Sometimes I'll even not have an actual plan of action and have them experiment with different materials and have them come up with a thing from things and have them put the pieces together for me.

janey

5/15/2017 02:29:17 pm

expermantial learning is more of a child led activity were there is some structure but they get to see the cause and effect of how it works if they do the same thing over and over but trying new ways of doing it to see what gets the best results

Ale

5/24/2017 11:22:48 pm

Children like to be hand on and do thinks that the can see and experience I think that helps with understanding things better and coming together to work with each other

Alee

5/24/2017 11:30:31 pm

Children like to do hands on experience I think it's it helpful in a way because you are able to experience and work together to solve a problem.

Maddy Linder

5/31/2017 08:37:40 pm

Having a hands on experience lets the kids learn in a deeper way. Being able to tweak things to get them how they want it.

Laura

6/6/2017 09:03:46 am

On a recent trip to a museum, I noticed that most kids were standing in front of a video monitor watching the demos instead of actually handling the historical objects that were there for them to touch and use.

The curator told me that the only things today's kids are used to touching are keyboards and Legos. To actually touch a net or a fish or a tool to make a canoe or fix a bicycle is unfamiliar territory.

So I brought my antique tool-box and extra safety glasses for an opportunity to practice using each tool. The first thing they each want to design and build is their own tool box.

Matthew

6/8/2017 03:03:39 am

Experimental Learning requires a child to be in control of their own learning and gives the child the independence to draw their own conclusions about the world. It requires them to solve their own problems and this fostering of independence will be a valuable tool for their future.

Marie

6/13/2017 12:28:44 pm

I think reflection in the conclusion of an activity is really important if not essential for comprehension but the actual duration of the learning process shouldn't be limited to just lecture. A hands on approach that allows creativity or flexibility in method is important to develop thinkers who can innovate and not just follow directions.

Morgan Braun

6/13/2017 05:49:13 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding because it is a way of learning that allows an individual to learn through doing on their own rather then an adult or other individual telling them; they can also come to an answer through their own methods and ways rather then by a textbook explained step-by-step procedure. It engages learning actively and encourages the individual to think and work things out on their own.

Joan

6/15/2017 10:58:17 am

Experiential learning is a good way for children to be able to learn on their own on things that they are not familiar with and can build them confidence and independence. Children loves to do hands-on things and sometimes would show other kids or staff what they can do.

Deidra Dudney

6/17/2017 01:08:07 am

Experiential learning is truly a hands on experience. Teaching children to reflect on their processes can help them put into words and understand underlying concepts they previously did not get to experience. By giving them opportunities to learn for themselves, not just throw a bunch of information at them, children are much more successful. I think provision of as much experiential learning is extremely beneficial.
I love to use play dough with the young kids I work with. This allows them to act out situations regarding emotions, build their fine motor skills, and apply their knowledge into their own work. More reflection helps them to cement that information into their brains.

C.J.Sessler

4/18/2018 08:00:15 pm

by providing children with the option of experimental learning gives them the control to be creative and problem solvers on their own by discovering their abilities that they may not realize they have without someone telling them what to do or how to do it or what they expect or outcome might be

Brian

6/22/2017 11:48:21 am

Experiential learning involves, as the name implies, the experience not simply the activity. It allows students to grow and develop their understanding of a topic or activity through their own motivations, and embracing that as a teaching technique will allow instructors to form the experience around the child, not simply the activity.

Taylor Colson

6/24/2017 09:05:55 pm

The experiential learning process builds understanding because it allows students to discover possibilities they would have otherwise never had the opportunity to do. By introducing students to new experiences and ideas, especially in our after school program, it allows for kids to think in different ways, ask questions openly and build their own understanding about the world around them that they might not have been able to accomplish during the normal school day. We do this in multiple activities daily when we ask children to participate in an activity, share what they decide upon doing and why and then reflecting on what they learned and what it meant to them.

Sarah Perreault

6/25/2017 02:56:10 pm

We are always told that you learn better by doing something. This is proven with experiential learning. By allowing children to experience different things themselves, rather than us just telling them, they learn more deeply and fully. If we allow children more time to themselves to just explore, they would be more well rounded and more well-learned. In my program, I believe we should have some type of free time each day where children can play make believe, possibly see what kinds of situations they would be more interested in learning about. For example, a kid might say he wants to be a doctor, but when they play doctor he might realize it isn't all that he thought it would be. Learning by doing helps kids realize and fully understand concepts that are sometimes just learned by reading or listening.

mary tapia

6/26/2017 11:51:03 pm

Experiential learning is by doing hands on and seeing your accomplishment and also by seeing the outcome. It helps them to understand the process.

Kerin Ludwig

6/30/2017 07:29:02 pm

Experiential Learning is beneficial because it brings learning about new things to life in a hands-on environment where children are encouraged to explore and experience something first hand. They can dress up, imitate a role they've seen someone else do, interact socially with peers, and learn how to solve issues they might not have otherwise with something as simple as playing store in dramatic play. I could use "the store" environment to also strengthen the math and language skills we are working on, as well as cultural experiences or other sections of our curricula that we are currently covering. We can also tie it to a science lesson about reducing waste, depending on the maturity level of the children. Experiential Learning brings what is portrayed in a textbook to life, thereby giving a richer learning experience.

Lisa Merz-Bushman

7/2/2017 09:31:50 am

When children learn at school, it's usually just by sight and sound. Experiential learning adds a whole new dimension to a child's comprehension. They are able to be hands-on with activities so many of their other senses will be engaged. I think not only will they be able to learn more efficiently, but they'll be able to retain and have a better comprehension of the lesson that was intended to be learned from the activity.

Asher

7/3/2017 06:18:34 pm

Experiential learning allows for children learn kinetically, and tangibly. Learning style aside, this variation to the school day (where information is essentially fed) allows for a different type of learning, and an approach that directly connects the student with what they are learning.

Matteo B

7/6/2017 11:42:23 am

The experimental learning process helps to build understanding in kids mainly by allowing them to better understand why they are completing the task in the first place. If kids don't see the activity they are completing as necessary, they are less likely to take in the information. Kids who understand why they are doing an activity are more likely to engage deeply with the activity.

Bailey Burghed

7/11/2017 03:19:55 pm

Experiential learning allows for students to explore all aspects of the project at hand. Giving chances to work through problems and see the beginning and middle and end product makes connections and builds understanding that might have been missed in a text book or reading.

carmen wiegandt

7/14/2017 02:25:24 pm

learning through experience is key to processing and acting upon the world around us. Children benefit in many ways through hands on learning because they must respond to a situation and use motor and cognitive skills to meet a requirement They can practice collaborating with peers, following instructions, and creative problem solving.

Lindsay Pilon

7/14/2017 02:35:27 pm

Children benefit in many ways through hands on learning this causes them respond to a situation and use motor and cognitive skills to meet a requirement They can practice collaborating with peers, following instructions, and creative problem solving. Learning through experience is key to processing and acting upon the world around us.

Katrina Moss

8/7/2017 09:51:11 am

Experimental learning is a hands on approach where children learn through doing. During experimental learning, children are able to make better sense of things and think about the world in new ways. And can learn concepts such as objects and events, various fine and large motor skills such as coordinating finger muscles, grouping or classifying objects, cause and effect, and simple problem solving.

Heather Lindsay

8/7/2017 01:09:43 pm

One activity we do when it is raining is to set out toothpicks and little marshmallows and give the challenge to build the tallest tower. Through this process of trial and error kids are learning so much about science, gravity, and some math. Some youth buddy up with a partner and then they also get to learn about team work. Through the experimental process the youth are having fun, but learning so much more then if I gave them a diagram to follow to create a tall tower.

Kalie

8/7/2017 10:04:24 pm

During the day children learn by what they are told to learn and what they hear from others. I think it is important for children to be able to experiment. Thats how you learn. I think it is important that children are able to teach each other new games and things that they think are cool and fun.

Maura McKole

8/11/2017 11:52:44 pm

Experiential learning allows the children to see the world through their own lens rather than being shown it through someone else's. Experiential learning allows children to experience success and achievement on a personal level which promotes their self esteem and desire to learn. When a child is going through an activity and making their own decisions, than they will think about what the results may be and how to manipulate them. This promotes intrigue and curiosity that will drive them to learn new things on their own.

Mary

8/16/2017 05:10:46 pm

Experiential Learning is learning by doing instead of learning through reading or being told. It allows child to engage in a subject and take ownership of the outcome. Through the process of problem solving a child learns what works and what doesn't work to find a solution.

Aimee Barfuss

8/24/2017 12:30:49 am

In our program, we try to have a lot of hands on activities. We have the students participate in STEM and problem solving activities. We allow the kids to participate individually and in groups. We also provide the children with opportunities to be creative with art supplies. The older children like to share their discoveries and sometimes help lead activities for younger children.

Katherine Pratschner

8/24/2017 07:07:02 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding because it allows children to see cause and effect relationships, problem solving skills, and what works and what doesn't. Children are able to be more hands on, and likely more engaged and motivated to learn.

Robert Smith link

8/25/2017 03:18:11 pm

Experiential learning is the best way for a child or adult to develop the neural pathways that will build the cognitive abilities required to become a healthy individual. Through experiential learning, children will create lasting memories of their activities. These memories are the building blocks for further advancement in the areas of interest and study. Experiential learning is also important for doing and learning new and different things first hand rather than seeing it in a video or having someone else tell you about it. Through direct experience individuals are also able to create a network of understanding by which a holistic approach to life and all it's intricacies can be valued and appreciated.

Eric Patrick

8/26/2017 10:57:08 pm

I created a treasure chest map that required the children to work as a team and follow visual instructions. This activity created experiential learning by requiring children to learn how to pay attention to details and teamwork can lead to success. They were able to learn from the errors made and develop emotionally in respect to its okay to make an error but not to give up and try again. It also provided the realization that working as a team is sometime necessary for the results desired.

Naomi Schapiro

8/28/2017 11:23:30 pm

Experiential learning is learning by actually doing an activity, as opposed to just listening while someone tells you the answers. It is very helpful because it makes a much bigger impact on a child.

Mikaela Ramirez

8/29/2017 11:32:08 am

Experiential learning is learning by doing. It helps better understand the foundation and building materials of things, activities etc. It's the most effective way of using trial and error to reach a goal and/or improve. It allows children to be more hands on and engaged in problem-solving.

Yvonne

8/29/2017 09:09:39 pm

Experiential learning process builds understanding because it gives the children an opportunity to learn by doing. If you give instructions and step back and facilitate you can see how a child can be creative in trying to get an activity done.

Paul Sweeney

9/1/2017 11:17:40 am

The experiential process provides the children with hands on learning. This builds understanding because kids can only learn so much from sight and hearing. Our other senses need to be accessed in order to gain the most from the world around us. Experiential learning provides them with the opportunity to physically do things that relate to the real world. Reenacting something from their daily lives can help them think through the meanings of things that they might not have time to think about during the day. Putting on a play can help them work cooperatively with others as well as allow them to express themselves in other ways that they don't get to in school. They can begin to understand the thought process and planning that goes into putting on a performance.

Pat

9/2/2017 03:02:09 pm

Experiential learning is learning through experiences. So for example, throughout the year as the children do different activities and different things are required of them and challenge them, the children learn things that they could've possibly never even have been told before. Let's say a child makes a mistake, and learns from that mistake, they have now learned through an experience.

Megan C.

9/3/2017 10:16:30 pm

Experimental learning I think is one of the most important ways to teach a child. They are able to break down the project and see how each piece works to create the whole. By seeing how each little thing contributes, I think it allows them to understand the concept on a much deeper level. It challenges them and when the whole isn't working they are able to deconstruct the whole and find the issue better, thus being able to fix it and learn for the next time what works and what doesn't.

Karen

9/6/2017 02:20:44 pm

Experiential learning is important because it helps break down the barriers that may form when something is just read or explained to a student. When they can see first hand (see, touch, feel, smell something), it gives them greater knowledge and understanding into why something is the way it is. Seeing projects come together piece by piece, gives students a greater understanding of something instead of just presenting the project/activity as a whole. Learning from mistakes or trial and error is the best way to learn! "Every problem holds solutions!"

Samantha Wilmot

9/11/2017 09:23:53 am

Experiential learning allows children to learn through experiences and doing. It is much more applicable to real-world situations and prepares them for interacting with the broader world. They understand how things function in the world through there own experience and reasoning rather than an activity or worksheet explaining a concept to them.

Allyssa Coburn link

9/11/2017 11:51:20 pm

Experiential Learning is SO important for the growth of children. If we as adults try and guide them through every day life, they'll never get to adjust and explore on their own. One of my professors made a comment in my class one day, and she said, "TEACH, don't TELL." We need to teach children how to be experimental and observant so they can blossom on their own, rather than telling them to do 'this and that.' They will have plenty of time for structure when they're older, but as children, exploration and play is one of the biggest components in the developmental growth.

Daniel Getchell

9/12/2017 11:18:16 am

Experiential learning allows students to learn by experience by acting on their own. It is important for children to create and exercise their own decision making process thus giving them the ability to arrive at their own conclusions. Even if the conclusion does not make seem correct it is fine since they're decision making process and imagination can be colliding and being exercised at the same time.

madison churchill

9/12/2017 12:40:08 pm

We give the children a chance to vote on which games we play, and I let my children take turns leading the game

jay

9/15/2017 02:13:30 pm

having the child learn with their own hands is a much easier way for them to learn things. also with discipline, if they get punished for doing one thing, they tend not to do the thing they got punished for. they also learn by looking at us adults as ways for how they should do things.

Anna Crow

9/16/2017 12:47:17 pm

Experiential learning is a way to engage more kids in a variety of ways. Each child learns differently; often, sight and sound is just not enough. Being able to touch, smell, or taste at some point during a lesson will retain interest and create excitement. At my after school program, we use experiential learning by teaching clubs twice a week. We bring in "experts" to teach dance, cooking, gardening, etc. The clubs are many kids' favorite days because they are able to choose an area they are interested in and the lessons are hands-on and interactive.

Nia-Mercedes Camilon

9/18/2017 02:46:05 pm

Experiential learning helps build understanding because you can only know what you can and cant do by doing it and being told that you cant do it. If students work based only on what we say they can and can't do then they can't be successful and independent. The only way students can truly learn is if they do it their selves because we can't be here every day of their loves as they grow up telling them how to live.

Carrington Nevard

9/21/2017 06:29:41 pm

It helps build understanding because it gives them an opportunity to problem solve, and figure out their abilities.

Christina Betz

9/25/2017 07:00:33 pm

Experimental Learning helps build problem solving, and critical thinking skills. It helps them learn by experience, and reasoning.

ryan edson

9/26/2017 06:40:11 pm

Exactly. Activities that require no thought don't build self esteem or character they are just busy work to keep the kids occupied. If you want benefits from your activities it take careful planning.

Katelynn Scott

9/27/2017 09:42:55 am

Allowing students to have hands on experiential learning allows them to build their own thoughts and interpret situations on their own. They learn through their own experiences and consequences through actions.

Kaitlyn Murray

10/6/2017 05:15:00 pm

Experimental learning is important because child endangerment learn more from having experiences than from just being told things. Making students solve problems for themselves without constantly being told what to do causes them to strengthen their problem solving skills. I try to use this learning practice by giving the students hands on activities after a small educational lesson. Allowing the students to figure out the skills themselves will strengthen their cognitive abilities and be able to better apply what they are learning to real life situations.

katie

10/8/2017 06:22:38 pm

experiential learning process build understanding?

Children learn from doing things. They see and hear and smell and touch and taste. They learn from others as well. if they see how to do something then they will learn how to understand it better.

Dan Schweitzer

10/10/2017 10:35:03 am

experiential learning is a great way to learn because it provides students with new experiences or things they already have experience and it gives them a chance to refine their skill or become acquainted with new ones. One day when me and the kids were out a reces we found a ant hill and a bunch of the kids started to go around the playground and try to feed the ants different things like grass, leaves, bark and it really gave the kids a good experience and helped them understand a bit more about ants

Jayna

10/11/2017 11:16:14 am

Experiential learning gives children the ability to test out hands-on skills and gives them opportunities to develop questions that will further their understanding. Experiential learning can include a variety of learning styles like hands on, auditory, visual and through reading.

Tara

10/11/2017 11:26:26 am

Experimental learning helps kids absorb knowledge in a way they won't forget as soon as they get home. My goal is to provide my kids with activities that when their parents ask them what they learned today, their response won't be "nothing," or "I don't remember." Planning activities that allows kids to experiment requires more time, effort, and maybe more clean up, but is worth it when you see that the kids are actually processing it.

Virginia McAlister

10/14/2017 04:50:27 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding through inquiry and reflection. Children can understand the concept and apply the understanding to new situations, or combine the understanding with other concepts they have learned.

Ganame

10/18/2017 01:04:56 pm

I think experimental learning helps kids learn through the process of trial and error, They themselves are experiencing situations hands on and if it goes well then that is a plus if not the errors of what they were trying to go out end up being a past experience and most of the time a gain of more knowledge on whatever it is.

Carolee Edwards

10/20/2017 02:00:10 pm

Children, like many adults, learn better be experiencing things first hand, rather than by being told about things. It is for this reason science experiments and hands-on learning opportunities are so successful with school-age children. It is easier to capture a child's attention with an activity they can do or experience than by simply telling them about how things work. Experiential learning helps develop children into humans capable of better reasoning and understanding as well as encouraging their desire to learn more about the world around them.

Madeleine

10/28/2017 07:44:41 am

Experiential learning gives a chance to physically learn, which imprints the experience or knowledge gained more securely. It gives the child a chance to learn through trial and error, giving a sense of accomplishment and self.

Denise Spears

10/28/2017 06:41:28 pm

My curriculum does provide for much experiential learning. This type of learning has been embraced due to its popularity with our children and parents. The children are able to explore in many interest areas including art, physical play, writing, music, dance, drama, and free choice. They are all able to be included and able to excel.

Regan Hale

10/28/2017 06:50:59 pm

The experiential learning process builds understanding, because it is the process of learning through experience. It's not only the process of learning through experience, but also reflecting on what they just learned and how they learned it. Using hands on experience, trial and error, and scaffolding are some ways that I use experiential learning to strengthen curriculum and activities.

gabriella

10/30/2017 09:39:47 am

it builds understanding because it provide that experience & incorporates cause & effect.

Kaitlyn wrye

11/1/2017 06:48:19 pm

it gives children the opportunity to be engaged by either playing or teaching others.

Diane

11/2/2017 06:55:27 am

Experiential learning allows children to explore interests, role play with friends, gain self-esteem, use their imaginations, and direct their own time based on activities offered. We have multicultural dolls and puppets for children to play with which includes boys and older kids; blocks for building and engineering different structures, a variety of STEM toys which stimulates critical thinking and cooperation; and the opportunity for kids to choose activities which appeal to them to keep them engaged.

Sarah Wood

11/8/2017 10:23:40 am

Experiential learning builds understanding through trial and error. If an adult is always stepping in and completing the task they are removing the opportunity to learn and grow. Experiential learning helps the child learn how to problem solve. I can stand by and assist if the child asks, or if I see them struggling I can ask if they want assistance. I can also stand by and give encouragement. Children need to understand that even as adults we are all still learning and growing.

Trish

11/12/2017 09:52:54 am

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

Students that like to teach or demonstrate typically like to learn. The process of experimenting allows the kiddos to role play and act out how they feel about the activity. Builds a sense of self confidence

Esmeralda Jimenez Zenteno

11/12/2017 04:27:50 pm

When children are able to physically find their own solutions, they are able to understand by doing. It is through practice that children are able to work out their mistakes and understand. They are able to ask questions, reflect and find new ways to make it better.

Deborah

11/23/2017 10:07:55 am

I'm new to before and after school care, and would like to incorporate this more into our program. Giving children more opportunities to learn through hands-on activities is a more natural approach to education.

Hannah

11/23/2017 02:26:13 pm

Experiential learning is more applicable to real-world situations, and it builds understanding because experience and experimentation is more memorable than homework assignments.

iea

11/24/2017 04:21:04 pm

Experiential learning allows students to communicate, investigate and synthesize various fields of knowledge into one project. They're able to learn through trial and error, and it allows for the educator to assess what they've retained and how to better support their learning.

ramsey

11/26/2017 10:05:52 pm

it empowers the child and provides opportunities to learn hands on and by trial and error.

Andrea

11/30/2017 06:53:14 pm

Experiential learning process build understanding by having the children learn through trial and error. Them being able to work through a problem and solve them as a individual or even as a group. Giving them that confidence to fix things and solve it give them a self pride and helps them want to experiment more.

Bryn

12/1/2017 05:46:54 pm

Experiential learning is healthy for children in that it gives them the ability to grow in ways they maybe didn't know they could. It's fostering an environment where they can be guided and not instructed and can reveal a child's potential. It offers understanding of the child for the adults and the child also learns about him/herself through this type of play/learning.

Kiera

12/3/2017 01:04:28 pm

In my program specifically I see most of the experiential learning being done with the kindergarteners, particularly when we play sports. One child in particular isn't good with the rules because he forgets them. But with gentle reminders "You took too many steps, you're out" and positive coaching "remember only 5 steps, count with me", he's shown real improvement of retaining the rules of games, including new ones being introduced. Another child was sliding whenever we would play dodge ball type games, which is against the rules in our program (safety reasons). After he slid into a few people and knocked them over, he learned that if he slid, it would cause a collision, possibly hurt himself or the other person, and he would be out. Now he's gotten really good at ducking and bending to avoid the ball. The first child has a better understanding of how to play the games, the second child has a better understanding of how to move his body.

Elizabeth DeJong

12/7/2017 02:46:22 pm

The experiential learning process builds understand by using trial and error. If a child is unsure of how to play a new game another child could try to explain the steps in the game but sometimes its easier to just show them or let them watch and learn as they go. If the child makes a mistake all you have to do is softly correct them by saying it should go this way or try this strategy or even sometimes, that's a rule we cant do that. they have to try and fail first to be able to succeed. This type of learning is also good because when you do something and try its more likely to burn into your memory more than just reading about something.

Austin

12/11/2017 12:30:47 pm

Experiential learning is one of the best ways for a child to immerse themselves into an activity and think critically about each component. I believe reflection is a crucial aspect of this type of learning because it holds students accountable to the information they just absorbed and will hopefully allow them to incorporate it into other situations.

Cheyenne Montgomery

12/12/2017 02:41:15 pm

Many children (and adults) can learn something in theory and it can impress them, but when something is learned in practice, it stays with them. Offering children opportunities to practice and experience real concepts is important for them to retain the information and then to continue to build on it as they learn more.

Sarah

9/16/2018 04:57:18 pm

Experiential learning, is the process of learning through doing and discussing instead of teaching and then trying. It can help for children with different learning styles to learn better and It has been shown to deepen the connections made in the process

Brittney

12/18/2017 11:57:26 am

It gives any child in my program the experience to learn from others, and learn to listen to what others have to say. It also gives them understanding for some kids learn things differently, or don't comprehend the same way as they do. Little reminders do wonders to one another and can make any child a teacher in a sense, and the kindness of helping each other out.

Miranda Bossert

12/18/2017 05:31:14 pm

Experimental learning creates a sense of independence and responsibility. The trial and error method lets children feel like they have control over the outcome in a situation. It also teaches them that they have power over their choices and surroundings.

Erik Lane

12/22/2017 10:02:51 am

I think that experimental learning can help give students hands on tools to engage with, which may be more exciting and warrant more learning from them than just reading out of a textbook.

Ashley

12/22/2017 01:38:24 pm

I think it builds understanding because sometimes the way an adult interprets it and the way a child interprets it is different. It is great for peers to learn from other peers and interact with them so they can grow as children.

Misty Phillip

12/23/2017 11:23:17 am

Experiential learning is learning by doing. It is often messy and loud. They learn by experiencing trial and error.

Chandrayee Bhattacharyya link

12/25/2017 11:19:42 pm

Students learn better when they take the initiative to apply concepts to practice, to solve real problems, to make decisions, and to reflect on the consequences.

Conventional pedagogy views experiential learning as taking place primarily outside the classroom. However, experiential learning works very well inside the classroom. It enables faculty members to pose problems, observe how students go about solving them, facilitate learning, observe learning as it occurs, and help students make meaning of their experiences. In this way, faculty members can address errors and misunderstandings during the learning process, rather than after they have occurred in homework assignments.
It is an excellent pedagogy for developing skills as well as knowledge, encouraging deep understanding of learning complex concepts, applying theory to practice, and preparing students to be critically reflective professionals.

Jessica

12/26/2017 11:10:30 am

Experiential learning is more of a kinesthetic learning instead of auditory and visual learning that they do all day long while in school. It gives them confidence to try and do instead of sit and listen or watch.

Arri C

12/26/2017 04:07:01 pm

Experiential learning paired with the concept of being a guide rather than the director often times has the most success with the activities I plan for my kids. Recently I set up an activity where the challenge was to create a maze out of tape on the table top, and then try to guide a ping-pong ball through the twists and turns by blowing air through a straw. What started out as a simple exercise in maze building, morphed into a larger project where the kids decided to build a bridge to help the ping-pong ball cross two different tables. Had I not stepped back and let them discover and learn how to work together, I would have missed out on not one teaching moment, but several. In turn, they understood the impact of teamwork and problem solving on a much more tangible level.

Cassidy

12/26/2017 05:03:50 pm

Experiential Learning is the process of learning by dong. I personally believe this is one of the best ways for children to learn because it encourages active use of hands on materials in activities to make connections to real life experiences. It enhances memory of the lesson at hand and inclusion of their group mates

Charles

12/26/2017 05:10:51 pm

Experiential learning allows children to take initiative, and learn by doing, rather than sitting in a classroom. Children can learn things by doing that cannot be taught. They also gain a greater understanding of the materials by explaining and experiencing the activity for themselves.

cassie smith

12/26/2017 05:58:59 pm

experimental learning allows for initiative to be taken by children. it encourages more creativity than a traditional classroom would in my opinion. it also has more of an excitement factor in the kids which encourages them to participate.

Ryder Fouts

12/27/2017 11:11:22 am

Experimental learning is the process of learning by doing. A child may try something new and learn a lesson of how something works.

Payton Stringer

12/27/2017 05:38:17 pm

The experimental learning process builds understanding by challenging the students. By using this process, children become more engaged and eager to learn when the experimental learning process. The process of trial and error is one of the more effective ways of learning.

Margaret

12/27/2017 07:04:11 pm

Experiential learning insights initiative. It enables children to get involved with the course or activity, and allows them to find new viewpoints on certain topics or activities, as well as get a better understanding of what they're learning about from a first person perspective, instead of sitting and watching/reading about the subject matter.

Barry

12/28/2017 01:58:47 pm

It gives hands on experience with interaction to learn how to build on your strengths and learn from trial and error. It builds self confidence as children learn at their speed.

Sarah

12/28/2017 04:04:50 pm

Experiential learning is learning hands on instead of just letting one things go in the ear and out the other. Children are being active

Riley Burks

12/29/2017 01:28:24 pm

Experiential learning allows students to do it themselves. Hands on learning is the most effective form of education with children because they are physically participating

Katelyn Bomgardner

1/3/2018 03:12:56 pm

I agree. Physically participating is so important because then they can see the how and why, which builds their understanding, which is the goal of education.

Doug

12/29/2017 05:00:18 pm

Tessa Nobles

12/30/2017 04:56:19 pm

By being a part of the learning process, rather than a passive viewer, children retain more knowledge. My fifth grade teacher integrated every subject into these grand, month long lessons. The narrative was themed around historical events and the rest of the subjects revolved around them. During our lessons on colonization of America, each table group had Spanish galleons, and doing various algebra problems, we went certain distances across the ocean. We wrote letters as though we were sailors. We made props. My point being, the knowledge I retained the most from my school was in interactive, aka experiential, activities. This also gives children the ability to take on leadership roles. As captain and crew, we could choose our routes, sometimes to our peril. It fosters creativity and rather than being a forced topic, children become more engaged, take ownership, and retain more information. This also helps to build social skills in negotiating with their peers and problem solving.

Tenaya Chelly

12/30/2017 11:04:16 pm

In my opinion, I love experimental learning. It is how us adults figure out what works for our kids/students

Brandy Tieskoetter

12/31/2017 12:09:26 am

Experiential learning is beneficial and builds understanding because you learn through experience and reflection. It's hands on and puts students in control

Sarah Perreault

12/31/2017 01:52:49 pm

katie

1/1/2018 11:34:58 pm

Experiential learning helps to build understanding because it allows for children to experience different ways of the world. It allows them to act out how adults act and it gives them better understanding. It also allows them to break down the things they have heard or seen and change to what they believe. This helps to change gender stereotypes and to better understand themselves and other by experiencing different cultures or ways of life.

Natalie

1/3/2018 01:30:03 pm

You learn more through experiencing what you are learning rather than being told something. You have better memory of that experience as well. Kids can learn through trial and error and from making mistakes and improving from those mistakes.

Katelyn Bomgardner

1/3/2018 03:11:29 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding because children are getting to be hands on, and actually see how or why something works. There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says:
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
When children get to work on something physically they don't just remember a fact, they get to see the why and the how, which helps them to understand.

Edward

1/4/2018 01:55:41 am

Experiential learning is an opportunity for kids to project themselves into new experiences from a position of simulated mastery and control, rather than blind inexperience. Play allows exploration of roles and social scenarios that promote empathy and understanding and let kids safely test methods of engagement with peers and probe their capabilities at various tasks within established guidelines, with less anxiety about the consequences of error. Experiential learning makes it easier for kids with specific lenses of interest or learning styles to seize on aspects of a concept that excite them and make it their own.

Rekha

1/4/2018 05:57:11 pm

Experential learning is a process where kids learn by themselves rather than a teacher teaching. I usually Prefer that in my classroom, because kids learn better from each other rather than sometimes learning it from the teacher. Teacher is an influencial person but kids inspire each other better.

Hailey

1/4/2018 09:22:22 pm

Experimental learning helps build understanding because they actually get to see it hands on. This allows the kids to do and learn on their own from experimenting. Giving children the freedom to do something on their own makes them feel way better and also gives them a chance to learn something new on their own.

Christina

1/7/2018 04:52:08 pm

Q. How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

A. Experiential learning has major benefits when it comes to children understanding. It is especially important because it helps children know their limits, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. They have a better understanding of themselves, and how things work in general. Hand-on learning is an example of this. A child can observe an adult follow a recipe for baking pie, however this does not mean the child will know how to bake a pie by watching. They need guidance from the adult, but also need to measure, pour, and mix the materials themselves.

Lyndsie

1/8/2018 01:37:35 pm

Experiential learning process builds understanding because it allows children understand their world around them. It provides children a basis for learning about themselves.

1/13/2018 08:10:18 pm

Children learn in many different ways. Experiential is one of the ways that we can harness that. When the kids learn by doing or experiencing, they are learning in a real world context and understanding how the activity impacts them, versus learning abstract idea in a book that may not have any real world impact.

Alex Alexander

1/13/2018 10:51:35 pm

Experiential learning is important because it allows children to learn by doing things themselves. It is a much better alternative to watching or hearing, because physically doing things makes the learning process much more fun and engaging for kids.

Jerusha Parsons

1/20/2018 05:16:22 pm

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?
Share ideas about how you use experiential learning to strengthen curricula and activities.

The experiential learning process helps children build understanding by engaging children in the activity and offering opportunities for the children reflect on what they learned while doing the activity. Experiential learning does not have to be something fancy. In my classroom I like to engage the children in a game and ask questions as we go. For example, I might play a game of pretend with the children, encouraging them to use the dress up corner to find outfits that match their pretend character. Then, as we go through our scenario and reach natural stopping points I can ask questions. If my student's character, "Susie", does something rude to "John" I can ask my student how they think that makes John feel. In this way they learn experientially how to interact socially.

Priya Bijoy

1/22/2018 06:09:58 pm

In experimental learning children acquire knowledge by doing. Hands on activities require practice, problem solving and decision making. These accelerates their lunderstanding and earning process. This also enhance their enthusiasm for continued learning and increase their creativity.

Ellen

1/23/2018 11:16:11 am

Experiential learning allows the child to make mistakes and adjust in order to creat a solution to the problem. They are using math, science, reading, writing, creative arts, and experience all at once which reflects true life situations and can help them believe in their own abilities!

Tahiera Dickison

1/24/2018 12:03:34 pm

Experiential learning is much different from school learning if you look at it. In schools you have to learn it and if you're not good at it then you get a bad grade until you learn how to do it, and if you don't understand then you're forced to know what you do know and then move onto the next topic so the rest of the class can move on. As far as after school programs go you experience to learn, you play new games to learn and teach to your friends for instance, you're rewarded for experiencing something that doesn't have to be learned. It keeps kids engaged when they're not pressured into having to know how to do one thing. And it makes them feel that much better when you're not rushing them, because the rest of the class needs to move on to the next thing.

Experiential learning is something you learn for life, not FOR life, but for your life whether its a game you enjoy or a personal interest in a language or art.

Tara Mangum

1/24/2018 12:30:36 pm

When kids have a say in the activity, like with experimental learning, they have a sense of self and importance. Their ideas are part of the process which keeps them more engaged than they might otherwise be. In turn, the kids gain a higher level of understanding.

Kevin Wiese

1/24/2018 08:07:05 pm

The experimental learning process builds understanding by allowing children (and people in general) to see for themselves why a concept makes sense. In doing so, they naturally make mistakes and learn from their mistakes why something doesn't work. In the aftershool program I work at, I use experimental learning to help the children learn when they come for homework help instead of straight up giving them the answers. I do things like ask questions, use examples, and explain the concepts in different ways to guide them towards the correct answer on their own.

Thomas Bosc

1/26/2018 11:02:06 am

Experiential learning incorporates multiple styles of learning. Learning by doing themselves, watching their peers, trial and error, and feedback from others all help the children learn and can compensate for the different learning styles of each child. It also allows them to be creative and come up with solutions on their own rather than just copying the instructor's example.

Olivia

1/27/2018 07:36:17 am

Experiential learning allows children to truly grasp the cause and effect relationship of their actions. In having hands on activities for learning, children commit new skills and information to memory more effectively and it keeps the child engaged and focused.

Twila Coonan

1/27/2018 11:21:34 am

When children experience and actively participate in a learning activity they benefit from all three main learning styles - Visual, Auditory, and kinesthetic. In addition to this, when staff or teachers take a moment to ask children about what they are doing the children are able to benefit further through teaching others. With these four leaning styles being actively used children are able to better learn, memorize, and understand their new (or practiced) skills.

Denise link

1/27/2018 06:04:03 pm

Experimental learning allows a child to develop independent thinking skills that in turn help them learn about cause and effect. As well, learning from mistakes and trying a different way to solutions. Helps children develop skills that are necessary in real life that we all face in our daily lives.

Elijah Jordan

1/29/2018 02:22:00 am

The experiential learning process builds understanding by engaging children in hands on activities and learning through experience. This helps build understanding because it helps teach the necessities of real world success by teaching cause and effect. It also requires adaptability and creativity in the process and helps create self-directed learners

Sarah E Arpin

1/30/2018 06:41:38 pm

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

Experimental learning allows the children to explore and expand their minds! It allows them to learn by doing and build knowledge, awareness, and strategy. It helps them develop critical thinking and problem solving life skills. Plus its fun and creative and helps kids develop their interests and flourish with creativity!

Simon Coseboom

1/31/2018 06:37:16 pm

Experiential learning is crucial for school-age children's understanding of almost everything because is learning through action and it can be at any time. It is the most powerful because the child learns experientially on their own. For example, if your mother tells you the stove is hot and you touch it you just learned why you shouldn't do that through experience and you remember it that much more.

natalie

2/4/2018 02:30:24 pm

Allow the students to explore definitely helps improve comprehension and engagement

Rebekah

2/5/2018 10:28:29 am

Experiential learning allows children the opportunity to be in control of how, when, where and what they learn. I try to let my kids in my program to teach us new songs, group games or something as simple as a new card game. I think that these opportunities help children to gain confidence in themselves and the ideas that they form in their mind.

Christopher

2/17/2018 07:28:52 pm

Experiential learning is how most students of these ages are learning best. Especially in a lot of the areas I have worked with, the best way to learn a topic or method is to practice doing it. Learning to interact with people and such the only way to learn is often through doing.

Elizabeth Holte

2/17/2018 08:41:19 pm

Experiential learning provides students with a hands-on learning experience that children don't always get to practice during school hours. Visual and auditory teaching are the primary uses of education in many situations. Experiential learning encourages muscle memory and strategy building through practice. For example, during craft activities, children are encouraged to try and solve/build them on their own (even though times they can be very challenging) with encouragement from staff rather than complete staff direction.

Karen Fallows

2/20/2018 01:10:07 pm

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?
Share ideas about how you use experiential learning to strengthen curricula and activities.

It builds an understanding by finding out for themselves, an experience if something is going to work, or be fun.

We have children take turns teaching a science project of their choice. To test their theory and it shows everyone they can teach and it builds strenghts is many area's.

Eileen

2/20/2018 04:18:27 pm

Experiential Learning builds understanding because it is all about children learning by doing. It allows children a chance to plan out how they are going to do something, If it is a group of children working on a project together then it offers a chance for children to learn from each other, and have rolls that can teach cooperation. Experiential learning can also give children a chance to learn from their mistakes since they have to experience doing things multiple times. This can help achieve a growth mindset and also build self-esteem.

Bukhari Salayman

2/21/2018 11:26:46 am

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

Experiential learning builds understanding because it's kind of like a hands on sort of learning process. Kids learn from their own experiences. First major thing every kid learns to do is use the potty. Once they learn that they used whatever they learned and implement that for the rest of their life.

Madison Moore

2/24/2018 06:31:30 pm

The experimental learning process builds understanding other than just sight and sound learning, but hands on learning, as well as trial and error learning, and learning what they are good at, and what they enjoy.

jordan

2/25/2018 02:45:31 pm

experimental learning allows the child to learn hands on, It helps them to develop strengths threw trial and error

Shelli

2/25/2018 07:57:33 pm

Experiential learning increases self confidence in children as they are learning with the hands on approach. Children are able to do things by themselves which teaches them cause and effect.

Kristina

3/1/2018 10:14:16 am

Experiential learning helps build understanding through a hands on approach, kind of like trial and error. The children are able to approach the activities themselves and be as creative and imaginative as they can. They are also able to use this learning so they can develop their passions and dislikes as unique individuals.

Hannah Ellertson

3/6/2018 01:00:26 pm

The kids learn from hands on experience. They get to learn for themselves what happens when you try something new. It also makes the reflect and develop their own opinions on what they do. It gives them the power to choose if they want to do this activity again. I like to give the kids a choice of what they want to play with. Less structure provides more independance.

Bethany

3/8/2018 02:29:24 pm

Experiential learning is hands-on. It's learning through experiencing. It builds understanding by allowing children to see how things are done. It allows them the opportunity to do the task themselves which contributes to their self-esteem and self-confidence. When children actively do something they learn problem-solving skills because they need to figure out how to achieve the end result they are trying to achieve. It could also ideally help them become self-aware and learn about themselves and practice self-control. For example, they may get frusrated with task at some point. When that happens they will need to practice ways of calming themselves down. They also learn that they get frusturated in X situations, so when it happens again they can be better prepared to handle their frustration.

JULIA

3/12/2018 09:43:06 am

Experimental learning allows kids to learn new skills and information by actually doing something. Instead of just listening or watching something, kids get to develop experiences first hand, which could potentially help them to better understand what they are being taught in the first place.

Lilly

3/12/2018 01:35:02 pm

I think experimental learning teaches kids through hands on projects and activities. It is important visually, and physically to experiment with activities because it help stimulates the child's mind, and allows them to experience something new. Sometimes it is the overcoming of challenges that teaches the child the most.

Evan Prieskop

3/15/2018 05:34:14 pm

Experimental learning fills in the gaps. No lesson plan or teacher can possibly plan for every eventuality, or teach every skill. It is only when the rubber meets the road of practice and execution that children get a chance to test and discover the limits and the upper bounds of their competency.

Deepa

3/18/2018 07:53:40 pm

The experimental learning process builds understanding because it allows for them to do things on their own and figure it out for themselves with minimal interference. Also, they are able to practice their problem solving skills and enhance their creativity.

Charles Gain

3/19/2018 07:48:42 am

Experiential Learning can provide children opportunities to real life experiences through playing. As shown in the slide show in Module 2 page 11, students can dress up like adults. Students also have an opportunity to learn about different careers through dressing up too. Experiential learning can be more fun then traditional learning and maybe even more influential for a child to pick a career.

Spencer H link

3/28/2018 03:00:19 am

Experiential learning gives children a space to develop their sense of self and others. It alows theem the means to act out their emotions and see how they affect the emotions of others. This leads itself to emotional, motor/spatial, and social development.
Structured time should be dedicated to those who wish to create and perform, as well as an open and inclusive space for sharing.

Bryanda Gordon

3/29/2018 07:48:42 pm

Experimental learning builds understanding because it helps kids and adults learn what works and what doesn't. It is a trial and error process. We do this in everyday life. We know things work because it has been proven successful time and time again, but when we don't know how something is done, we use our own thinking to come up with ideas on how to solve the problem. Teachers and parents can only help their child so much, before it is up to the child to help themselves problem solve giving them real life experiences.

Tina

3/31/2018 02:16:31 pm

Experimental learning teaches the children to do hands on things. It allows them to do their own unique project. They can learn new skills and enhance their learning.

Tracie Phansisay

3/31/2018 03:29:07 pm

The experimental learning process helps build understanding by letting children learn things in an exciting new way. In school they learn with worksheets and books, but at child care we can offer them ways to learn by experimenting with things and learn on their own that way.

Adrienne

3/31/2018 05:28:31 pm

Experiential learning helps provide a platform for kids to discover new ways to conquer the problems around them in ways they understand and feel comfortable in. By learning through experience there is more potential for the retaining of information and it becomes easier to relate different problems to one another.

Katie

4/3/2018 08:46:38 pm

Experiential learning allows children to think and work towards solutions without feeling like work. It also encourages them to interact with each other and things learned through doing tends to be easier to recall and last longer in memory

Audrey

4/5/2018 01:22:53 pm

While some children learn at different pace, experiential learning challenges the child to think on their own and communicate. They can work in their own pace and observe differences through trial and error.

Emma

4/7/2018 06:36:14 pm

Experiential learning lets the kids use their own creativity and thought processes to learn something new. I think it also helps them to learn without expectations because without a step-by-step guide, they don't know if they're "failing." If they make a mistake, they've learned a way that doesn't work, instead of "failing" the project. That might mean they're less discouraged to try again. And with experiential learning, their focus might be on the process, not the result, which will probably result in them paying more attention to what they're doing and using their critical thinking skills more actively.

David

4/8/2018 01:03:08 pm

In my experience, students learn better when they discover what doesn't work, compared to what does work. When my students learn what fails, they seem less likely to repeat it. When my students learn what is successful, they seem to be equally unlikely to continue with it.

Amanda Bernard

4/8/2018 02:20:35 pm

Learning a concept and putting it into action can be two very different things. The best way to ensure better understanding is by doing. We have a few rubix cubes and a paper with some instructions on how to solve it and it's been so cool to see some of the kids starting to really understand it and getting closer and closer to solving it.

Megavarsha Subramani

4/9/2018 09:48:37 pm

Experimental learning helps the child learn through trial and error and observation which helps with their skills.

Jiwon

4/10/2018 10:35:26 am

Experiential learning helps children to learn something new that the teachers do not expect. Depending on the situations, they would learn new ideas that cannot be learned from the school.

yulia tomenko

4/13/2018 06:45:16 pm

I like to do experiments often. Children like it. In the first it is more interesting then sitting and listening or reading. Secondly, when the child watches as something is created and then sees how it works, it makes him more impressed, and therefore more knowledge, interest.

Jorkan

4/14/2018 04:48:42 pm

Well experiential learning helps children learn new things that their mentors are not aware of. Learning something and then putting whatever you learned into action can be two very different things.

corina chuang

4/16/2018 01:57:53 pm

Experimental learning process builds understanding because it allows children to see cause and effect. It also allows the children to experiment on their own and use their creativity to solve problems or even find new problems yet to be discovered or discussed. It is the best way for them to learn in a positive manner.

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:35:09 pm

Experimental learning is so much important and it is the best way to get the children involve in any activities.Children learns the concepts and it will build their confidence and makes them to grow mentally.If STEM is involved experimental learning helps them to experience the concepts in a fun way

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:36:04 pm

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:40:11 pm

Experimental learning is so much important and it is the best way to get the children involve in any activities.Due to the curriculum involving STEM in schools the experimental learning makes children ready for the colleges.

The concepts will be well understood and with constant trying it encourages their creativity and perseverence

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:40:17 pm

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:54:36 pm

Experimental learning is the best way to make children creative,focused and more responsible and make them complete the school and do the complete the college.

Anything we learn to do new if we learn through the experiment, where children gets to try, the concepts will be much clearer, develop interest and build their confidence which helps them lot in college and in their career.

BHAVANI SANGAMESHWAR

4/17/2018 09:54:44 pm

Brian L Smith

4/19/2018 09:51:45 pm

Experiential comes from the word "experience." As with me, learning will take place when the child (or learner) actually experiences what they have been talking about or reading. This will cause to come into play more than intellectual rigor; instead, developing physical, emotional, creative, and social interest in a concept.

Rachel Hanna

4/21/2018 01:22:16 pm

It offers different views between the different age groups, if a child is given the chance to learn something in a different way than the normal school provides they could understand the same subject in their own terms.

Emily Wharton

5/2/2018 07:46:24 pm

Giving the kids the Hands-on will help better interact them with the activity that they are learning which will keep them more focused. letting them experience it on their own will teach them where they went wrong and what they need to do to fix the problem. kids are usually determined to do so when they are in charge because they don't like to fail as much as adults don't. this can bring out their creative side of a child.

Meghan

5/3/2018 12:56:37 pm

Experimental learning is having the children be hands on through out activities by also working together and feeling an accomplishment when they all finish.

Lisa Saunders

5/4/2018 11:29:21 am

Having hands on learning activities combined with working with a partner or small group gives them the chance to share ideas and learn from each other.

Cristall

5/7/2018 12:23:02 pm

I believe that children learn more by doing an activity rather than just being lectured about a subject. Hands-on activities will allow the child to be more engaged in the activity and want to learn more about it and just being lectured makes them bored.

Sarah

5/8/2018 11:30:44 am

Children learn best from hands on activites and eachother. When children are outside jump roping and another child wants to learn how. Simply explaining how is not enough the child needs to try to jump to learn to time when to jump and how to swimg their arms at the same time.

Briana BergeronEmery

5/10/2018 07:42:11 pm

Experimental learning allows children the opportunity to learn and expand their skills without over structured activities. I think its very important to allow children the opportunity to learn and develop creativity which helps them decide how to make positive choices as they develop relationships with others.

Sandy C

5/20/2018 02:32:35 pm

Experiential learning is a building block of learning through experience which gives the student confidence, a different way to approach learning and understanding.

Alicia W

5/21/2018 07:11:41 pm

Learning by doing for children is very important because it gives them firsthand experience. It encourages them to be creative and allows for self confidence growth as they accomplish things they didn't think they could have before. It allows for room to struggle and learn independently.

Aaron Wright

5/29/2018 09:30:17 pm

Experimental Learning is great for students because it offers a hands on learning experience that encourages creativity and independent imaginative problem solving. When I led a wood shop club I allowed the students a free build opportunity on the last day of clubs. The kids really enjoyed having the freedom to create whatever they wanted; I was really impressed with the amount of thoughtfulness and creativity each student put into their projects. The students at were all really proud of their projects because they designed and crafted them completely on their own, this can really help boost self esteem in students.

Heather Hakenewerth

6/1/2018 04:02:30 pm

Experimental learning, or learning by doing. I've thought along these lines for quite a while. I homeschooled my kids a few times over the years, and have found that they have better memory retention, focus, and problem solving skills when they learn through this type of student directed education.

Stephanie

6/4/2018 12:56:57 pm

i think with experimental learning the children will have the opportunity to learn more than they would with a planned out curriculum. one, they will have a say in what it is they will be doing therefore have more of a desire to learn about it.

Jordan

6/14/2018 10:46:42 am

letting kids take control of activities gives them the space and tools to learn what they can and cannot do. It also give them the space to learn about them selves and others as well as be creative.

Chante Munoz

6/22/2018 11:27:42 am

Experiential learning can help with curriculum and activities because it helps children who would not necessarily learn or grow or play when a paper craft is involved but love to things hands on. Rather than having children be upset because we are reading about a pilot some children might learn more about a plane and the way it works by flying or creating their own with tools we could use to make a replica.

Caitlyn Crawford

7/3/2018 02:14:52 pm

Experimental learning allows children to learn by doing, giving them a hands-on learning experience where they are able to problem solve and figure things out for themselves. Not only does this give them a sense of responsibility and inclusiveness in their learning, but it also gives them an opportunity for better understanding as they are putting knowledge into physical action. When children are more actively involved in their learning, they can absorb more knowledge in an exciting way.

Jade

7/8/2018 09:59:21 am

James

7/23/2018 12:45:58 pm

Giving students opportunities to take their education into their own hands empowers and allows them to take on leadership roles. This builds their understanding of how to solve problems on their own without relying as heavily on the adults who support them.

Scott Rinehart

7/25/2018 10:24:29 am

I like to give children a very basic structure to a game. Not enough to really PLAY the game. I immediately ask them to try it out. After a little bit I ask what could we do to make this game better, easier, or more fun. The children almost immediately start filling in the blanks and teach the other kids. Sometimes I interject. For example, if a child's explanation of a change isn't clear to the other kids I might suggest, "Why don't you show them" or "Let me try this and see if I get it right". This helps the children (teachers and the learners alike) to grow and expand the game, of which they have now taken ownership. Sometimes they take it the way I intended and sometimes they create something I would have never thought of, but it is always a fun trip.

Linda

8/5/2018 03:07:44 pm

In our school we provide plays or skits that corresponds with our curriculum. Students choose their part. We practice for two to three weeks and then perform for other classes. Participating in this activity enhances reading skills and socialization skills. The students also gain of the given topic. The gain confidence in themselves. Students often come back as young adults to work in our program. Readers' Theater is fondly remembered by these new staff members, and they still recall details of the play or skit.

Chandra Bauck

8/6/2018 12:19:19 pm

Experiential Leaning is essentially hands on learning, children learn by doing. This type of learning allows the student to relate to what they are learning.

Jolie Monasterio

8/12/2018 06:37:40 pm

Experiential learning involves all the senses - not just visual or audio as is the case in most classrooms. It requires a bit of flexibility with time and space as one never knows how long the child will take as they participate in a trial/error process. This form of learning usually keeps the child more engaged because they are having fun and the maybe not so aware of their learning.

Ernesto Rios-Cervantes

8/21/2018 05:11:54 pm

Experiential learning makes a student be engaged and hands on. It is not just listening or seeing. Rather a student is immersed in the activity. And through this immersion a student develops this sense of creativity and having to see things differently and also doing things differently. Through Experiential learning a student develops new skills, attitudes and new ways of thinking. So because of these developments, understanding becomes the outcome.

Susan

8/22/2018 05:06:53 pm

For me personally, this was an extremely beneficial module. As a PhD holder, I all too often want to exert control over activities to make sure they go as (I) planned. In order to foster the children's experiential development I will take as my mantra: Be the guide by the side, not the sage on the stage.

Garrett Ramstead

8/27/2018 04:20:25 pm

As a process, experiential education is constructive whereby the learning builds understanding through a process of inquiry and reflection. This understanding is often described as the person's "mental model" of how something works.

Madison

8/27/2018 06:45:52 pm

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?

It helps children to learn through experience and having hands-on experience. It also affords children the opportunity to understand cause and effect which can be a challenge for younger children to gain experience without negative personal impact.

Henok Gebreyohannes

8/29/2018 09:40:52 am

How does the experiential learning process build understanding?
Share ideas about how you use experiential learning to strengthen curricula and activities.

In my opinion, You cant really build understanding without being in the front lines. What I mean by this is if you're not physically, mentally, or even emotionally present or invested in the learning process, you cannot build understanding. for example, on paper written from the boss, it can say "play dodge ball for hand eye coordination" with the kids. However, the boss might not know that most kids don't like the game. This is because he doesn't have an understanding of the kids and their interest because he wasn't physically there to see their opinions manifest.

Arlondra Rivera

8/29/2018 11:16:29 am

The experiential learning process helps build understanding because it allows to the children to experience hands on. An individual can't know what they are good at until they try it. Same goes for adults and children.

Marshall Copeland

8/30/2018 10:03:15 am

The experiential learning process builds understanding by providing a unique aspect of teaching, Hands on Learning. Trial by fire if you will. Most aspects of teaching focus on drilling a method then testing the lasting impact of the delivered training. The experiential learning process however allows the individual the opportunity learn on the go, correct their mistakes on the fly and adapt to the desired learned behavior with both a quicker and easier transition.

Sandi

8/30/2018 11:40:34 am

It builds understanding by giving those kids who learn by doing be successful and get the most out of the activities or games they participate in. For example, I learn by doing or touching, so for me to learn about a new game or activity I have to play, do, or try it physically. So every time I try to run an activity I explain the rules ask questions to the kids if they know about the game or activity and then go ahead and let them play or act by doing or touching. When some get confused I'm patient with them and explain the rules again and again until the get it!

Aaron Wright

9/7/2018 11:23:50 am

Experimental play allows students to explore with their own creativity. Students can play hands on and explore their own interests all while learning and building understanding of how things may work.

lamiaa bouyaghroumni

9/12/2018 06:10:19 pm

THEY CAN COME UP WITH THIER OWN STRATEGIES WHILE THEY ARE PLAYING.

Meghan Miller

9/13/2018 08:58:23 am

The experimental learning process helps children understand more because, children enjoy hands on activities. Hands-on activities allows them see the outcome of an experiment rather than read about it. Children need experimental learning to give them experience, to learn, to stay focused. Experimental learning is fun for children so they focus more, and learn better.

Breann McCray

9/23/2018 06:31:02 pm

Children learn better when they are doing something hands on. it is a lot easier for them to remember what they did instead of reading about something. It also allows the student to be creative.

Kayla Reed

9/25/2018 02:29:45 pm

Experiential learning can be difficult but very rewarding by seeing how the student's work with these activities. It allows for growth and understanding of children and really helps us as teachers see what works and doesn't work in the classroom.

John Turk

9/27/2018 02:03:36 pm

It teaches them how to think out solutions for themselves.I also like to have them teach games and activities to other children that have not played or done the activity before.

Nizhoni Nebblett

9/27/2018 07:27:47 pm

There are 3 different learning styles as I'm sure everyone is aware: Auditory, Visual, & Tactile. Experiential Learning touches all 3 of those types of learning, it imerses the student in a step by step process and by doing that it helps to cement the concepts being learned to memory.

Kaitlynn Sinclair

10/1/2018 08:13:42 pm

The experiential learning process builds understanding by allowing the student to experience the different learning styles: Visual, auditory and tactile or kinestetic. This helps them come up with solutions to problems on their own.

aurora

10/5/2018 10:53:58 am

I believe experimental learning teaches children to grow and try new things while coming out of they comfort zone in a positive way.

GAYATHRI CUNNATHUR RAJAGOPAL

10/6/2018 11:51:43 pm

Experimental Learning is builds understanding because if a child is able to do an activity on their own, and understand the proper way that it should be done, so that they can have a positive understanding how an activity should be done. Children need to do things on their own in order to trust themselves with directions, to know that they each have the knowledge to carry out a task that is set before them. They can also gain problem solving skills by doing their own experimental learning.

Susan Michelle McCarrell

10/9/2018 02:28:39 pm

Experiential learning gives children a sense of ownership to the process. It is the difference between learning for ones' self and being told time and again how to do it. It gives them an opportunity to determine if a project was a success and if not, how to go about attaining that success in the future from their experience.

BRIAR A WHITE

10/11/2018 10:57:52 am

I like experimental learning and letting students have trial and error to come to a solution or answer opposed to just being shown or having something done for them. Puzzles are a great example of that because they may try to fit the wrong piece with another repeatedly until they find the right one.

Jessica Mitchell

10/18/2018 03:45:54 pm

There are several benefits of experimental learning. One of the best benefits is that children feel they learned on their own. They tried something and it worked it was their idea developing pride and confidence in their work.
Another benefit of experimental learning I that you can make an activity DAP for many different children. children can explore and learn at their own pace and ability.
Experimental learning is fun and exciting for children so it has a benefit of keeping them engaged. Activities such as legos with goals to build things that roll or float keep kids engaged they learn and are proud of their accomplishments.

Lisa Russell

10/22/2018 11:50:03 am

Often I bring weird science experiments to the kids. Often in the middle of doing these projects a student will toss out an idea and I will say "ok, lets try it" even if i know what they're suggesting won't work, I encourage them to give it a go anyhow. If it fails I say "ok, this is how we learn". Other times science project that I tested at home will fail when I bring it to class. I let the kids try to explain why it might have failed, and they will give their thoughts on how we can try it again.

Magdalene McRae

10/29/2018 11:52:09 am

When leading an activity at my after school program I present the basic structure of an activity to small groups and then ask them to lead each other through it by selecting someone within their group as the manager. I may possibly offer a model but if I don’t that will allow for greater diversity of solutions and let the students work their way through it. They will have a multitude of materials to complete the task which again will allow for multiple constructions.

Ian A

10/31/2018 01:24:47 am

Life is about Learning. Experimental learning is basically just the scientific method, but not written down. It's everything not just kids should be doing, but adults as well.

For the most part, it helps youth curriculum and activities because it drives engagement further than it would if adults wrote 100% of the curriculum from scratch without ever engaging with the children they are supposed to teach. Allowing the kids to help build or expand via their own interests make them want to continue, where if you simply set a task in front of them and they are not interested you get at best apathy, and at worst tantrums.

Emily

11/5/2018 04:10:43 pm

The best part about experimental learning is the kids are the ones leading the learning

Sue

11/7/2018 08:49:17 am

When children experiment, they are working with a puzzle. Solving the puzzle is a process that develops many areas of the brain as well as enhancing self esteem.
there is too little experimentation in children's lives. Far too much is programmed and scheduled in their lives.
A child's play is their work and it should be child led as much as possible, with many choices for experimentation and fun learning.

Terri

11/10/2018 09:28:40 pm

In our program we transport children to and from school. With the amount of kids, small structure and the different school times, we tend to rely on adult structure and adult initiated activities. But as I am processing this information and looking at it from another perspective, I find that we need to find a creative way to allow more independence and self expression for the kids.
I allow self expression through weaving, clay and coloring.

Madalyn Jacobs

11/21/2018 08:15:07 pm

Experiential learning is learning by doing and practicing. It is important for students to learn in a way that lets them explore and problem solve. One good way to have this is to give them a problem to solve and let them work through it with minimal help.

Alexandria T

11/25/2018 06:58:02 pm

Experiential learning are activities where kids are learning through experience and learn more about the world and how it works. By doing hands on experiments it allows kids to problem solve and figure out things for themselves. It challenges kids and helps them with their critical thinking.

Jorge

12/4/2018 07:07:36 pm

When kids are learning through experiencing hands on

Eric

12/13/2018 11:17:59 pm

Experiential learning process builds understanding when students have the opportunity to be hands on with different kinds of experiments. It exercises flexibility from overly structured projects that leave no room to explore, or to really think things out, and builds a sense of confidence in them.

Carl Patillo

12/27/2018 04:51:13 pm

I like Elizabeth's comment: "The experiential learning process builds understanding by engaging children in hands on activities and learning through experience. this helps build understanding because it helps teach the necessities of real world success by teaching cause and effect. It also requires adaptability and creativity in the process and helps create self-directed learners."
I add that I like how the slide show gave ideas of what experiential learning looks like with dramatic and imaginative plays: being a firefighter, working a in store, acting out parts. It benefits the kids when a childcare facility provides materials realistically looking enough for kids to use as they mimic roles in society.

Ian T Briggs

12/27/2018 07:04:31 pm

Having hands on experience with activities or games helps them learn, and then in turn helps them teach other kids about the activity.

Dana Kleef

12/27/2018 07:25:12 pm

Learning is everything. Its important for a child to learn based on the experiences given to them

Jaime Galindo

12/30/2018 12:48:20 pm

I like the incorporation of different subjects to the curriculum, especially creative subjects that help in developing creativity and independence with students.

Chelsey

12/30/2018 03:05:12 pm

I love letting the kids learn through experimental learning. With just guidelines on an idea or experiment the kids seem to really take off with it. it will often turn into a few different lessons and the kids working together to work toward a solution. Pretty soon they are teaching each other new ideas.

julianne villarreal

1/5/2019 12:28:24 pm

We love doing all kinds of experimental learning through nature walks or anything out of the box to really get the kids thinking. different subjects and projects can be super helpful in doing this as well

Samantha Kay Noyes

1/5/2019 01:19:08 pm

Experimental learning is such a fun process! Students are given the opportunity to explore, problem solve, and grow. It is an out-of-the-box way of learning which is a great way to prepare them, slowly, for the world. It allows them to be in the driver's seat of their learning.

Jamie Mccollum

1/12/2019 10:03:00 pm

Expiramental learning helps kids discover the world for themselves and through their own perspective. At my program we give the kids lots of freetime to explore the different stuff in the room and ask lots of questions.

Kaya Stitzhal

1/22/2019 05:11:17 pm

Experiential learning helps students take responsibility for their learning and develop awareness and understanding of themselves and others. Whether this is through engaging in imaginative/creative play or through guiding learning in the classroom, students are more engaged through experiential learning and feel more connected to the subject material.

Danielle

1/24/2019 12:56:59 pm

Experiential learning lets them play and problem solve all at the same time. They are able to see when something isn't working and try to work there way around it to a more successful approach. I also feel the kids want to participate more in this type of learning because they get to be imaginative and independent.

Marcos

1/25/2019 08:01:07 am

gives the children to learn and develop new skills and also teach other children on how to do them as well.

Mariah

2/2/2019 07:50:56 pm

Experiential learning allows students to experience different aspects of life to learn how to grow and function as a member of society.

Kurt Lehman

2/6/2019 01:32:22 am

Experiential learning enables learners to be creative, have more fun, and learn better doing something with their hands. This visual and tactile learning process lends an opportunity to building an understanding by personal experimentation. This greater flexibility to exercise one’s choices and explore and discover empowers the students to think outside the box, which enriches their experience and self-confidence.
Remember: “Be the guide by the side, not the sage on the stage.” To use a student-centered approach, make sure the learners are in involved in choosing what’s most relevant to them for ultimate engagement and an optimal learning.

Dawn

2/7/2019 03:38:10 pm

Giving kids opportunities to teach a basic how to to some other children. Showing a new student around . Working out things that don’t go as -lanned

Monica

2/13/2019 10:12:20 am

Experimental learning gives kids autonomy in their learning so that encourage them to know their strengths and find out their aptitud which will increase their self esteems.

It also makes activities more interesting and fun for them because they are involved 100% in them.

Alex Payton

2/13/2019 06:01:46 pm

Experiential learning builds understanding by trying things out for themselves. I am a believer that children need to go through a bit of "trial and error" and learn and grow through things they do. Of course we are there to help, but allowing the children to make decisions and critically think is important at this stage.

Marlena

2/13/2019 09:15:27 pm

Experiential learning occurs when children develop skills through participating in an activity and applying what is learned to future experiences.

Activities that encourage experiential learning in turn tend to be activities where students are the most creative, because they are given the autonomy of navigating the experience at hand.

Stephani

2/17/2019 11:36:53 am

i think that experimental learning is a productive way of learning how to do things and how the world works. everyone's outlook is different. sure i could teach you how i learned to tie my shoes and maybe you would get it right off but just maybe if i showed you a few different ways you could see one that says to you hey i know that already. or they could take a few tips from each one and create their own way of tying their shoes. learning is trial and error.

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