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6.4 Experiential Learning:
6.4.1 Meaning:
Some Facts about Experiential
Learning:
Gurukul system of ancient and medieval India
is the classical format of experiential learning.
The interplay between the learner and his/her
environment triggers learning.
In the digital world – blended form of learning
includes field trips, DIY experiments, simple
videos, robotics etc.
CHAPTER 6 : PEDAGOGY
It has been in Vogue since the 1930s; it has
been popularized by educational philosopher
David Kolb, who developed the theory of
experiential learning in 1984 together with
Roger Fry, based on the works of Piaget and
Dewey.
Experiential learning involves a hands-on learning approach that breaks away from the
routine of the teacher standing at the front of the room and giving lectures, and moves
towards the learner taking responsibility for her own learning, with the help of activities
based on real-life experiences that the teacher facilitates. It makes learning a technical
knowledge that goes much beyond the classroom and seeks to bring a more engaging way
of learning to make learning outcomes deeper.
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