experiential Learning Theory
The partial knowledge is from the link below:
[1] https://www.wgu.edu/blog/experiential-learning-theory2006.html
The experiential learning theory has four stages—concrete learning, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation[1]. The first three concepts are more cognitivism and constructivism, while the second parts are more behavioralism because it
The benefits of experiential learning include a high opportunity to immediately apply knowledge, promotion of teamwork, improved motivation with instant feedback, high-level reflection, and Real-world practice[1]. From my perspective, the potential benefit of experiential learning theory can also balance the student’s learning process based on the learner’s character risk, because, in the experience, people can collaborate to compromise their advantage and disadvantage during the experiment. It can also provide an on-hand experience that boosts behavioral learning.
Since we are working on AI knowledge, it is very difficult to assess because most Ai tech resources on the internet are not transparent or free.
Inquiry-Based Learning method
This is an education method that is created to encourage students to provide a problem-solving mindset to investigate the real world. The method encourages to use of models to encounter the problems[2].
Its Benefits include Increase Critical Thinking, problem-solving mindset training, this learning method also encourages creativity, and Improve Communication Skills
It links students from basic concepts to the real world. Comparing experiential learning methods, Inquiry-based learning is easier to assess.
However, this learning approach is weak on Cognitive and Behavioral training, and fully on constructivism. That is caused by the heavily conceptual learning rather than on-hand experience.
Conclusion:
From my perspective, all these learning concepts are linked to reality and conceptualization. Therefore, I believe these concepts are linked to the constructivist learning ideology. Between these two, the experiential theory is more behavioral and cognitive because it asks the students to experiment by themselves on the subjects. However, in our project, we cannot afford AI application usage, yet we can provide links to the students to experience the usage of AI themselves. In this way, our learning process can involve experiential learning. That also means the students’ learning outcomes cannot be assessed properly. Therefore, the students will not experience the experiential learning process.
Compared with experiential learning, I believe we will have a chance to use Inquiry-based learning in my sections. In my section, the student will book a time for debates on the pros and cons of the Usage of AI in the Healthcare Industry with other students. Therefore, they have to use problem-based analysis to sort out the problem on specific topics.
Therefore, when we are educating students, we can set up ideal learning goals with multiple learning methods. Despite this, we have to compromise our goals and methods with our educational resources.
Hello Jing,
Thank you for sharing about experiential learning and inquiry-based learning approaches, which made me more aware that different learning approaches have different emphases. It emphasizes learning through direct involvement, observation, reflection, and application of knowledge and skills in real-world contexts, which will be more memorable to the students.
Hi Jing! Thanks for sharing your ideas on Experiential Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning teaching approaches in relation to learning theories. We should always remember that learning theory is a foundation while teaching approaches/strategies, like Experiential Learning and Inquiry-Based Learning, are built upon appropriate theory. Experiential learning is based on the theory of constructivism, which suggests that learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding of the world through their experiences. On the other hand, inquiry-based learning is based on the theory of cognitivism, which suggests that learning is a process of acquiring and organizing information in the mind. This approach encourages students to ask questions, explore different perspectives, and engage in critical thinking.