Experiential+Learning+and+Experiential+Education

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__Article 1__: [|Understanding and Facilitating Experience-Based Learning]
indirect website-http://wilderdom.com/experiential/ExperientialReferences.html [|http://wilderdom.com/experiential/ExperientialReferences.html]. //Understanding and Facilitating Experience-Based Learning in Adult Education: The FOURthought Model// is an article written by John M. Dirkx and Ruth Lavin. This article was presented at the Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference, St. Paul, MN, Oct. 3-4, 1991**.**
 * I researched online and all around for the top three related/ reliable articles; this was my first choice. I found this article under the website:
 * __**Article Summary:**__ This article is based on adult education with experience based learning. Dirkx and Lavin start out by giving a brief description of their theory of experiential learning and why it is successful. Throughout the article, they incorporate and discuss a more holistic method of learning. The article gives examples of methods and solutions to problems as well as all of the different components of experiential education and why it works for some and why it may not for others. The article successfully nit picks every aspect of this method of learning, eg. what the educator should do for his/her different types of learners.
 * __**Why is this article useful to college students?**__ This is a very successful and helpful article for others to read with the desire to gain knowledge in understanding and facilitating experience-based learning. To make it easier for readers to understand, the author has distinctly divided up the article into 5 sections: 1. Introduction, 2. Practice in Search of a Theory, 3. Research on the Process of Learning From Experience, 4. The Fourthought model of Experience-Based Learning, 5. Implications for Research to Practice Issues. This is very helpful to everyone trying to understand this subject; it's organized and well thought out to help those with the desire to learn.

**__Article 2__:** **[|Alternative Modes to Teaching and Learning: Experiential Learning]**
indirect website- [|http://wilderdom.com/experiential/ExperientialReferences.html]
 * This is the second reliable article I discovered on Google. This article also is under the website http://wilderdom.com/experiential/ExperientialReferences.html. When you get to this site, you scroll down to the bottom and click on the bottom left column that says experiential education articles. This article is on the University of Western Australia's website. It has credible sources.
 * Klob, K.A. and R Fry (1975). Towards an Applied Theory of Experiential Learning, in Theories of Group Processes. pp.27-56
 * Jaques, D., G. Gibbs, and C. Rust (1993). Alternative Modes of Teaching and Learning: Experiential Learning
 * **__Article Summary:__** This article is directly used to inform readers of the theory of Experiential Learning. It is based on Kolb's why his perspective is called "experiential". The article incorporates many quotes from Kolb, while expanding on his ideas. Jaques, Gibbs and Rust describes their point of view in a very detailed way. Examples are given to support their theories, ex: "This learning can be promoted either through reflection on past experience, such as work placements, or on simulated experience enacted within the educational context, eg. Role plays. Such methods could include learning journals, portfolios, video diaries, action learning, mentoring and coaching". The article continues with two selections from some of Klob's 1984 writings in his book //Toward applied Theory of Experiential Learning, in Theories of Group Processes.//
 * **__Why is this article useful to college students?__** This article is very useful for college students focusing on Experiential Learning. It is a wonderful article for those who do not know too much about the subject matter itself. It clearly states the authors main idea and backs up his theory with many examples and quotes from fellow qualified educators. The author writes composed a well organized article which would be very useful to a college student wanting to know about Experiential Learning.

**__Article 3:__** [|Experiential Learning Programs for Youth]

 * I found this source using the Warren Wilson Library website, JSTOR. This is a very credible/ relevant source for the topic I have chosen. It is an article written by Stephen F. Hamilton and is documented in the American Journal of Education. This article was published by the University of Chicago Press.
 * **http://www.jstor.org/action/showArticle?doi=10.2307/1085305&Search=yes&term=experiential&term=education&item=5&returnArticleService=showArticle&ttl=3714&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoAdvancedSearch%3Fq0%3Dexperiential%2Beducation%26f0%3Dall%26c0%3DAND%26q1%3D%26f1%3Dall%26c1%3DAND%26q2%3D%26f2%3Dall%26c2%3DAND%26q3%3D%26f3%3Dall%26Search%3DSearch%26sd%3D%26ed%3D%26la%3D%26jo%3D%26dc.Education%3DEducationerm=education&item=5&returnArticleService=showArticle&ttl=3714&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoAdvancedSearch%3Fq0%3Dexperiential%2Beducation%26f0%3Dall%26c0%3DAND%26q1%3D%26f1%3Dall%26c1%3DAND%26q2%3D%26f2%3Dall%26c2%3DAND%26q3%3D%26f3%3Dall%26Search%3DSearch%26sd%3D%26ed%3D%26la%3D%26jo%3D%26dc.Education%3DEducation////**
 * Hamilton, Stephen F (Feb. 1980). Experiential Learning Programs for Youth. //American Journal of Education, Vol. 88, No. 2//, pp. 179-215.
 * **__Article Summary__**//**__:__**// //Experiential Learning Programs for Youth// focuses on three specific topics: 1. Defining Experiential Learning, 2. Selected studies of Experiential learning are reviewed, 3. Further recommendations for studies of Experiential learning. I focused on the section starting on page 189 titled //Multiple Purposes for Experiential Learning//. In one specific paragraph, Hamilton quotes Newman (1975) and Dewey of their thoughts on the urgency to promote educators to design experiential learning programs around predetermined objectives. The article continues to give examples of different things educators could do to promote experiential learning; for example: connecting curriculum with community- involved programs.
 * **__Why is this article useful to college students?__** This article would be a wonderful source for others wanting to know more about the purpose of Experiential learning programs, and examples of possible programs. I highly recommend those interested to read this article. It is very specific and organized to help those who have the desire to learn more. The article is easy to access and available to read on-line. //Experiential Learning Programs for Youth// isn't only about the available programs, it also helps answer other questions a college student may have; for example: What is the purpose, outcome of participants in Experiential learning? Well, this question has a specific section dedicated to it. I highly recommend this article and found it very useful myself.