Experimental learning programs : an analysis and review

Experiential Learning programs have increasingly been included in corporate training programs. Today there is a wide range of experiential learning programs using a variety of methodologies. However, there is a surprising dearth of research on the effectiveness of such programs for learning in business. This thesis reviews and analyzes one form of experiential learning--a program that utilizes outdoor activities for leadership and teamwork training--to understand the value proposition of such education for corporate clients. From this, a framework for implementing a successful experiential learning program was suggested and then analyzed by the design and delivery of a new, original experiential training program utilizing improvisational theater techniques. Finally, a method to evaluate experiential learning programs both before and after purchase is suggested.

Department dc:contributor.department

Sloan School of Management.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Balachandra, Lakshmi, 1974-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Wanda Orlikowski.

• Sloan School of Management.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/28687

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/28687