FREES THE BRAIN FOR LEARNING

Caine and Caine refer to “relaxed alertness” as when the brain is at its best for learning.

Brain-Compatible ElementsFor Learning

• Absence of threat• Meaningful content• Choices• Adequate time• Enriched environment• Collaboration• Immediate feedback• Mastery (application)From ITI: The Model, Integrated Thematic Instruction, by Susan Kovalik, 1994

Supports Social and Emotional Learning

See www.CASEL.org

What is EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?

Experimented Explored Learned from someone else’s example Put yourself in the place of someone or something

(empathy) It was a process Safe place to take risks It was challenging or a “stretch” Reflected or thought about what you were learning Related to your life experiences and/or interests You were ready to learn it Knew it was Important to learn

• Happens all the time• Is a natural way to learn

• Experimentation• Exploration• Example• Empathy

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING…

• Process-based• Safe environment that supports risk taking• Student/learner centered• Experiential Learning Model

Commonalities

• Harnesses the natural power of EL• Is a formal way to support learning

•Shared philosophy, different methodologies

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Pedagogy: the art and science of educating children

Teachers direct learning: What, how, and when

Andragogy: the art and science of helping adults learn. Also refers to learner-focused education for people of all ages.

Teachers facilitate learning: 5 Issues

Wilderness Education

Adventure Based Counseling

Inquiry

Service LearningArt, Play, Music, Drama Therapies

SimulationsExperience Based

Training and Development

Environmental Education

Internships

Expeditionary Learning

Adventure/Challenge Education

Experiential Education

And more…