Experiential Learning
What is it?
- Experiential learning is the application of theory and academic content to real-world experiences within the classroom, the community or the workplace.
- It may be undertaken independently or in teams.
- It advances learning outcomes and encourages reflection and application of skills and knowledge in contexts that prepare students for the workplace and civil society.
Why is it important?
- Research shows that experiential learning contributes to student engagement, deeper learning, improved academic outcomes and enhanced work and life skills.
- In September 2017, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD) issued its “Guiding Principles for Experiential Learning (EL)” indicating their commitment to “ensuring that every student has at least one EL activity by the time they graduate from a publicly funded postsecondary institution.”
Resources
Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund – Terms of Reference
Experiential Learning Symposium presentations (Oct. 23, 2018)
Educational Development Centre Resources
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Carleton’s Guidelines and Typology of Experiential Learning
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MAESD’s Guiding Principles
News
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Students Help Gloucester Dragons Score a Marketing Win
Commerce student Casey Donnelly has a new appreciation for the world of marketing thanks to Prof. Lindsay McShane’s third-year Digital Marketing BUSI 3204 course. Prof.…
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Carleton Continues to Invest in Experiential Learning
Launched by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) in October 2018, the $50,000 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund provides faculty, instructors and learning…
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Learning Through Experience
Experiential learning was at the heart of a large symposium co-hosted on campus by Teaching and Learning Services and the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Academic) on…
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Provost establishes $50,000 experiential learning fund
A new $50,000 fund will provide faculty, instructors and learning support staff with financial support to integrate experiential learning components into academic courses or programs…
