The power of experiential learning : a handbook for trainers and educators

Abstract

Part 1 Unlocking new combinations: Introduction The tumblers An overview of the chapters Conclusion. Part 2 Exploring experiential learning: Introduction Defining experiential learning A meaningful experience Learning is personal Painful learning Detrimental experiential learning Learning from mistakes Formal versus experiential learning The lineage of experience learning Experience as learning styles A chronology of experiential learning Challenging the concept of experiential learning Conclusion. Part 3 The design milieu: Introduction The milieu - activities, methods, techniques and materials Planned or unplanned? Innovation, activities, resources and objects - a simple experiential typology Stimulating intelligence Adventurous activities and journeys - challenge and risk Sequencing the challenges Mind challenges Sensory stimulation Change the rules and create obstacles Constructing and using physical objects Telling the story - using physical objects Conclusion. Part 4 Exploring reality: Introduction What is a real experience? Fantasy Play as experiential learning Suspending reality - drama and role-playing Metaphors and storytelling Management development and cartoons Creating comic strips - suggestions for good practice Using photographic images and computer software Reading and writing - reflections on reality Conclusion. Part 5 Places and elements: Introduction Indoor-outdoor, natural-artificial Artificial urban environments Pedagogy and personal development The sensory power of nature Empathetic strategies and the outdoor cure Rafts or wildlife projects? Eco-adventure and multiple learning Sustainable development. Part 6 The emotional experience: Introduction Emotion and experiential learning The emotional nerve centre The powerof the emotional state Emotional waves Experiencing emotional calm - sorting time Ecstasy and peak learning Experience, learning and identity Spiritual feelings Conclusion. Part 7 Working with emotions: Introduction The emotional climate - mood setting and relaxed alertness Overcoming emotion - fear Mapping fears - accessing the inner family Using trilogies in emotional work Using humour and other positive emotions Accessing emotions through popular metaphors Metaphoric intervention Conclusion. Part 8 Good practice and ethics: Introduction The booming business The deliverers Facilitator roles Intruding complicators or enabling animateurs Dysfunctional and indigenous learning Setting the climate and conditions. (Part contents.)

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