What is Experiential Learning?
Definition
Experiential learning is an educational approach centered on learning by doing and reflecting on experience. Learners engage in concrete experience, observation, reflection, and conceptualization cycles to build understanding and skills. Experiential learning leverages the principle that people retain information better when they actively participate rather than passively receive it.
Experiential Learning at a glance.
Learning Through Doing and Reflecting
Experiential learning cycles activate the full brain through action and reflection. A learner sells a prospect, then reflects on what worked and what didn't—this cycle builds intuition faster than case studies. Labs, simulations, project work, and field exercises are experiential formats. AI platforms enhance experiential learning by providing intelligent feedback on performance and prompting reflection questions.
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