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experiential learning

American

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

noun

Education.

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

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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

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

From Scientific American • Jun. 1, 2023

Dempsey spoke Wednesday while in Maine to visit the Ecology School in Saco, which aims to change the way people think about nature through hands-on, experiential learning.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022

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