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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Experiential learning theory."”.
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Knowledge creation and learning through conversation: a longitudinal case study of a design project
… establish a link between knowledge creation and learning. This was achieved by developing links between types of knowledge and learning styles using insights from experiential learning theory. Recently, the concepts of individuality-relationality, linear and cyclical time and status and …
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Assessing the influence of preparation and follow-up on student outcomes associated with environmental education field trips
Experiential learning theory stresses the importance of adequate preparation and reflection surrounding concrete experiences. This study explores the relationship between preparation and follow-up classroom experiences and the outcomes of environmental education (EE) field trips, including …
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Legal Education through a Social Justice Lens: A Framework for Teaching Law in the South African Context
… of this paper turns to the framework itself. Experiential learning theory and Paulo Freire's "critical consciousness" shape the design of the three-pillared framework. The three pillars emerging are: social consciousness, sensitivity to context, and critical, social-orientated thinking. This …
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Teacher Learning Within Professional Learning Communities
<p>Professional Learning Community (PLC) structures require focused sessions of teacher collaboration as part of developing effective instructional practices leading to improved student performance outcomes. The PLC structured collaboration model has been implemented in schools across the country, …
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A study of clinical instruction practice of nurse educators and problems thereof
… major constraints in clinical instruction. The experiential learning theory formed the conceptual framework of the study. The institutions targeted were Nursing Colleges located in Regions D, G and H of KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. A questionnaire was used to elicit information from …
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Examining secondary students’ mental models of a local environment after an experiential learning field trip
This study is grounded in experiential learning theory that states secondary students will construct a new model of the environment using prior experiences combined with new information gained during an environmental education field trip. It is hypothesized that the outdoor field trip will be a …
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Exploring the Role of Internships in Personal and Professional Development
… of the study. Notably, contributing to the Experiential Learning Theory, the data outlined that no programmatic structures are in place to strategically build and/or assess students’ personal development; rather, personal development seemed to occur organically for certain participants in …
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Exploring health literacy development in parents of children with significant disabilities through an ecological systems and experiential learning framework
… education and self-directed experiential learning. Despite this role, parents remain an understudied population within adult learning and health literacy scholarship. Grounded in ecological systems theory and experiential learning theory, this qualitative study explored how …
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Recruiting International Students: A Comparative Study At the University of South Carolina and Mcgill University
… in recruitment relevant for both schools. Kolb's experiential learning theory, promoting the need for students' engagement, serves as the foundation for the motivations behind international recruitment, demonstrating the need to prepare students for a globally-affected labor market after …
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A Study of U.S. Education Outcomes for Female Students from the Republic of Georgia
… individually. Jack Mezirow’s Transformational Learning Theory and David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory provide the theoretical framework for the study.</p> <p>The findings revealed that living and studying in the U.S. matured the participants personally as they got to experience the …
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Rural Realities Unveiled: Non-Certified Teachers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Scripted Literacy Curriculum in K-5 Classrooms
… curricula. Guided by Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory and Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, this study examined how NCTs perceive their instructional roles, navigate challenges, and assess their effectiveness in promoting student literacy outcomes. Data collection included reflective writing …
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Teachers and learners in Otjiwarongo circuit’s experiences of pedagogy and online pedagogy during the COVID-19 pandemic
… for developing a successful teaching and learning environment. This research sought to investigate how online learning and teaching may be applied in a resource-limited context to benefit both teachers and learners at two chosen schools in the Otavi town circuit. This study used Active …
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Promoting sustainable waste management in urban Malta : a composting programme for apartment complex living
… to landfill. This dissertation explores adult learning and behavioural dimensions influencing household organic waste composting among apartment residents in Malta. Grounded in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory and Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior, the study investigates how knowledge, …
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School Employees’ Perceptions Of Organizational Support During A Critical Incident
… of a critical incident. Organizational support theory and experiential learning theory were the conceptual framework that guided this study. The researcher used semi-structured, one-on-one interviews with 10 school employees at a private, primary through eighth grade school located in the …
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A Comparison of English and Turkish Early Years/Kindergarten Teachers’ Understandings of and Practices in Outdoor Activities
… photographs and comments about their outdoor learning practices and share ideas across the two countries. Four main themes emerged from the research: professional learning in the early years, barriers, freedom and pedagogic roles. The interaction that allowed them to see different practices …
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The relationship between leadership styles and learning styles of youth pastors
… the relationship between leadership styles and learning styles of youth pastors. The research design for this study was quantitative in nature while utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics. Youth pastors, who were members of the National Network of Youth Ministries and serving in the …
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An investigation into the learning experience of textile designers and makers: examining the relationship between experiential learning and 'intelligent making'.
… between textile craft practice and Kolb's Theory of Experiential Learning. The nature of craft practice has been described as 'Intelligent Making'. The aims were to investigate the term 'Intelligent Making' and construct a framework of the learning experience, on which to base the critical …
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A Narrative Analysis of Desegregation at Spencer High School In Columbus, GA
… of schools. My theoretical framework is the Experiential Learning Theory (ELT). Learning is a ubiquitous process. Learning is an unending cycle of human experiences that includes feelings, perceptions, and choices. The six interviewees' reflections on their knowledge and experiences created …
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Mentoring Experiences of Undergraduate Black Males: A Case Study of Their Journeys, Access, and Participation
… access to various forms of capital and the experiential learning product of their participation in mentoring programs offered by the university. Study findings are presented in light of Kolb’s (1984) experiential learning theory and forms of capital as described in the work of Bourdieu …
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Learning to design learning through design : service design and experientially acquired entrepreneurial learning
… practice of Service Design in Entrepreneurial Learning, or the creation of knowledge that supports shaping and managing new ventures. It is supported by an empirical investigation spanning a pilot study and two case studies in the contexts of enterprise education for nascent entrepreneurs and …
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