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Field Trips and the Experiential Learning Cycle

November 11, 2020 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

Drawing on results from a recent national study, we draw attention to the importance of the experiential learning cycle for enhancing meaningful outcomes of interpretive and educational experiences. The experiential learning cycle involves participating in a concrete experience, reflecting on that experience, drawing out lessons learned and principles from that reflection, and putting that knowledge to work in a new situation. Recent studies reveal that attention to completing all four stages of the experiential learning cycle can enhance positive outcomes for participants in educational and interpretive experiences. We discuss what this might look like in practice for interpreter and educators interacting with visiting groups.

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    Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
  • Robert Powell
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    Clemson University
  • Citation

    DOI : 10.1177/1092587220963530
    ISSN : 2692-9376
    Publication Name: Journal of Interpretation Research
    Volume: 25
    Number: 1

    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)
    Award Number: 1612416
    IMLS
    Funding Program: National Leadership Grant
    Award Number: MG-10-16-0057-16
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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