Experiential learning approach guide

What is the Experiential learning approach guide?

Traditional learning prioritizes students who learn best through auditory and reading/writing exercises. But that alienates those whose learning styles are kinesthetic or visual. In fact, it’s not uncommon to hear adults describe an academic experience that left them feeling frustrated about school because they simply couldn’t grasp material that was presented in a way that didn’t align with their learning style. And if that experience carries all the way through their career, those adults often experience that same alienation at work.

That’s where experiential learning comes in. Experiential learning is based in Adult Learning Theory and is effective for all team members, especially for those who learn best through doing. This template helps you design and facilitate a meaningful activity to engage participants in experiential learning.

Benefits of using the Experiential learning approach guide

• Deepen the effects of learning: Hands-on experiences and reflection help participants connect knowledge and skills to real-world situations.
• Increase your team’s listening skills and awareness: Your team can learn through experience instead of lecturing, leading to better alignment, increased engagement, and potentially better outcomes.
• Create and execute an activity for maximum efficiency: The template helps you efficiently organize and document activity design without wasting time on non-effective components.
• Can be used as a personal reference tool: This template guides facilitators through the entire activity, so there’s no wondering what comes next.
• Highly customizable: Easily adjust the template based on the activity and what you’d like your team to learn.

How to use the Experiential learning approach guide in Lucidspark

1. First, review the “Levels of Listening” example use case.
2. Then, use the example activity provided or delete the content and design your own. Use this table as your guide while you facilitate the experiential learning activity.
3. Feel free to include links, images, or notes so it can serve as a resource hub as you prepare for and execute the activity.