Experiential Education The Rules of Engagement

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Experiential Education- The Rules of Engagement

• Lynne Montrose, Director Academic Internship
  Program
• Regis University
• Lmontros_at_regis.edu
• October 5, 2007 UCDHSC Undergraduate Experience
  Symposium

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Osasco CastleTurin, Italy
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Todays discussion

• Integration of experiential programs
• Internships, Undergraduate Research, Service
  Learning, Study Abroad into course curriculum
• Strategies for integration and
  institutionalization of experiential learning
• Example Chemistry course with a fully integrated
  experiential component

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Transaction or Transformation
how information can be transformed into knowledge
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The Kolb Learning Cycle
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Experiential Education

• how information can be transformed into
  knowledge
• An authentic experience
• Faculty facilitated reflection options
• Professors help students integrate academic
  theory with their experience
• Active experimentation projects, writing,
  presentations

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How information can be transformed into
knowledge the Faculty role

• Traditional Syllabus
• Course Content
• Texts
• Lecture
• In class discussion
• Exams / papers
• _____________________
• Off-campus Experience

• Experiential Syllabus
• Course Content
• Concrete experience
• Lecture
• Reflective observations
• In class discussion
• Abstract conceptualization
• Exams / papers
• Active experimentation
• Final presentations/projects

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Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo FreireThe
Banking Concept of Education
The Banking Concept of Education
Students receive, file, and store
information deposits
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Swansea Community
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Analytical Chemistry CourseA Community-based Lab
Experience
Desired Outcomes

• Students apply knowledge of chemistry to provide
  Swansea neighborhood with results of
• Air, Water, Soil quality tests
• Students motivated to increase knowledge and
  technical skills because of practical and
  meaningful application
• Students Swansea neighborhood both benefit

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Measurable Learning Objectives and Values
Clarification
Specific Learning Objectives

• Improved knowledge of chemistry lab skills
• Atomic spectroscopy, method validation, lab
  techniques
• Improved report writing presentation skills
• Improved perspective chemistry makes a
  difference in the lives of others
• What does chemistry have to do with
  environmental justice?

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