Experiential Education

WHAT IS EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION?

Experiential education is both a philosophy of teaching and teaching methods in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify values. (Association for Experiential Education)

Experiential Education refers to learning activities that engage the learner directly in the phenomena being studied. Experiential education may be manifested in many different forms – internships, field experiences, cooperative education, practica, cross-cultural and international learning, community and public service, and other forms of carefully monitored, experience-based learning. (National Society for Internships and Experiential Education)
“Tell me and I will forget, Show me and I may remember, Involve me and I will understand.” Chinese Proverb

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Working Definitions and Best Practices for Experiential Education (PDF)

Experiential Education Course Options at RU (PDF)

Service Learning--For more information regarding Experiential Learning

Liability Forms		R.U. Service Learning Faculty Handbook
Site Supervisor's Handbook		“What do we know about how RU students change when they participate in experiential education?"

Who is Doing Experiential Learning at RU?