People learn in a variety of ways. Many struggle to learn new information through traditional means (classroom & lecture). Experiential education is an alternative to traditional methods. This approach to learning involves activities, field trips, drama, and experiments among other things. Traveling to new places is a great way to learn new information about different people, environments and cultures. It also enhances the learning that is occurring within the classroom setting. Visiting new places is a great way to learn about history, science, art, music and many other subjects.
As a professional within special education, a proponent of Experiential Education and a mother of children with learning disabilities, I am committed to exposing others to new experiences to enhance learning.
In his book, An Ethic of Excellence (2003), Ron Berger states "I think it's more useful to consider schooling not as a delivery system but as an experience" (p.44).
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
"Life is either a great adventure or nothing". (Helen Keller)
