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)
Love these ideas, Joan... now, the skeptic (not necessarily me, but for the sake of starting a conversation about this).... how does all this 'fun' stuff teach children how to add and subtract???
Good question Sue. For example, as we ski we add or subtract the number on the chairlift we are riding with those that pass by us. You have to be creative while having fun. The experience has to be combined with a process to make connections.
Hi Joan and Sue, Check out my blog for more information on this. Joan - your blog helped me to make a decision on what I was going to post so thank you! Your beautiful family album says it all! Anne
Love these ideas, Joan... now, the skeptic (not necessarily me, but for the sake of starting a conversation about this).... how does all this 'fun' stuff teach children how to add and subtract???
ReplyDeleteGood question Sue. For example, as we ski we add or subtract the number on the chairlift we are riding with those that pass by us. You have to be creative while having fun. The experience has to be combined with a process to make connections.
ReplyDeleteHi Joan and Sue, Check out my blog for more information on this. Joan - your blog helped me to make a decision on what I was going to post so thank you! Your beautiful family album says it all! Anne
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