Get Your Students Hired
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Tomorrow's Learning Environment Today --> Collaborative and Experiential Learning
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
What really stuck with me is that learning feels more real and meaningful when students get to work together, ask their own questions, and learn by doing—not just by listening to lectures.
This module focused on the collaborative learning, which focuses on intrinsic factors. I really liked the visual table provided that explained the similarities and differences between collaborative and cooperative learning. I found the faculty suggestion portion interesting as it listed that authority should be shared with students and how students should be encouraged to disagree and question current modes and authorities. I think this would work well with certain groups of students, but it would be difficult with others. For instance, it would be easier to manage and experiment with a smaller group than with a very large class size. Careful attention can be given to navigate this process slowly with any group and determine next steps depending on how successful students are at each step.
By deconstructing the knowledge acquisition process, we empower students to become more active and reflective learners. As an educator, I can leverage these tools to help students develop a deeper understanding of their own thinking processes.
Experimental learning sounds very Montessori based. I think you'd have to have a certain level of dedication and drive for this model to be successful. I'm not sure that all students are disciplined enough for this model to ensure they learn all that they need to learn.
Kolb theory was concerned with the students internal learning process. https:/
Employing a blend of methodologies involving collaboration, cooperation, and the experiential learning theory enables students to assume a more active role in their learning environment. This approach fosters higher-level thinking, leading to a deeper understanding of the material.
True experiential learning involves a cycle of concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptalization, and active experimentation.
I was not yet familiar with Kolb's 4 stages; the stages revealed a gap in my instructional methods in that I do not include much guided reflection; I can see how this would add value.
In experiential learning cycle, knowledge results from combination of grasping and transforming experience. Nursing is not only about learning theory but be able to perform certain skills to care for our patients.
The transition is slow but exciting. I agree with Jose. The infrastructure will not fully support modern teachings yet.
Theory is very good. But unfortunately all infrastructure is designed for traditional approaches. Code in Python seems to be a very good application of experience based learning.
Concrete experience, active experimentation, abstract conceptualization is important in the classroom and will help students keep engaged
concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation will keep the student engaged during classroom time which should promote better learning.
I have been working on ideas of setting up groups in the shop to have older students work with younger students and this section is a great fit for how that could work.
Using a combination of various methods that uses collaboration, cooperation, and the experiential learning theory will allow the student to take on a more active role of their learning environment and will result in a higher level of thinking to increase knowledge of material.
So interesting! Collaborative, cooperative and experiential learning theory = have the student active and responsible for his learning level – knowledge or skill, “I heard about it or I can do it”!
That was a good comparrison of collaborative and cooperative learning. Experimental learning is an interesting concept that makes sense in the classroom setting especially as content is linked to real life experiences and opportunites.