Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

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


Etymology

Origin of experiential learning

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

They’d tell us they want dual language learning, Paulo Freire-style experiential learning, skill building, and terrific, warm, principled principals who attract strong teachers and nudge out poor ones.

From Seattle Times May 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

It also aims to provide opportunities for experiential learning and creativity.

From Scientific American Jun. 1, 2023

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training