experiential learning

American  

[ik-speer-ee-en-shuhl lur-ning] / ɪkˌspɪər iˈɛn ʃəl ˈlɜr nɪŋ /

noun

Education.

1. the process of acquiring knowledge through hands-on activity and reflective observation of the activity and the experience of doing it. EL, ExL

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Etymology

Origin of experiential learning

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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experiential learning

Colleges should provide practicums, such as the University of Texas at Austin’s Cyber Clinic, and other forms of experiential learning that enable students to develop marketable skills for higher-level work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

A defence firm has been given the green light to use a former department store as an "experiential" learning facility.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2025

“The University will continue to support our undocumented students, including expanding access to opportunities that allow undocumented students to gain valuable experiential learning and financial support.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024

Next, students engaged in an experiential learning exercise that had them actively planning, shopping for and preparing a salad with food waste issues in mind, before writing reflective journals about their experiences.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2024

For example, City University of Seattle’s Enactus team, a global nonprofit dedicated to providing experiential learning for university students, is working on a project titled “Clean Up.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2022