The Success of Experiential Activities

Both the 30 hour famine camp and the Dark Dialogue (DiD) are activities using experiential learning. At the famine camp, participants experience the feelings of living in poor countries, DiD will experience a life without vision. However, despite their similar goals, different approaches taken by the famine camp and DiD will bring varying degrees of success. A 30 hour famine camp is a camp hosted by World Vision Singapore and is intended for children between the ages of 15 and 18. After about 30 hours, the camper has been working on imitating the lives of poor countries and deepening their understanding of people living in these environments.

For example, simulation is a successful approach to promote experience, initiative, and introspective learning. Students "utilize prior knowledge to create knowledge" - it creates an atmosphere in which internal and external learning processes can take place (Rutherford-Hemming, 2012). This simulation provides an environment for students to think about "what they learned" about their choice, and what they can do (Rutherford-Hemming, 2012). Ryerson provides simulation through interpersonal skill learning center: http: //www.ryerson.ca/istc/

Experience learning is the process by which students acquire knowledge, skills, and values ​​through direct experience outside the traditional academic environment. Experience learning includes a variety of activities including internship, service research, undergraduate research, study abroad, and other creative and professional experiences. The well-planned, supervised, and evaluated empirical learning program is an academic inquiry by promoting interdisciplinary learning, citizen participation, career development, cultural awareness, leadership, and other expertise and intellectual skills Can be stimulated.

Many experiential learning programs are career-oriented because they are essentially based on "real world" activities. Through these activities, students will discover and develop their skills, talents and passion. This discovery in turn leads them to a clearer university and career path. (Benefits of Experience Learning)

Experience learning is a participatory learning process that students can "learn by doing" and reflect on experience. Experience learning activities include, but are not limited to, on-site laboratory experiments, internships, hands-on exercises, and studio performances. In this article, I will explain how to incorporate experience learning into the university course.