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What is experiential learning all about?

Perhaps the simplest definition of experiential learning, is learning by doing. When delivered as part of a structured Learning & Development programme, a more precise definition is ‘Developing understanding, skills and attitudes through reflection on personal experience.’

Why is experiential learning so powerful?

Why is experiential learning so powerful?

Individuals are thus engaged in the process and encouraged to work things out for themselves, not to be taught a pre-determined lesson. In this way, they develop learning that is appropriate for them as individuals. It is implicit in this approach that there are no ‘right ways of thinking’ nor any ‘perfect behaviours’ that everyone has to learn and apply. Because they identify their own learning points, the process naturally gains participants’ buy-in and commitment to improve.

How to make experiential learning work for you?

How to make experiential learning work for you?

To make experiential learning work for you, you need three things:

1. Cleverly designed activities that elicit the behaviours, attitudes and skills that you want to see improve
2. A method to take participants through the process of reflection on their learning and help them to apply it
3. The skills, knowledge and attitude to facilitate effectively

We can help you with all three of these.

Why is experiential learning so powerful?