3.4 Experiential Learning
This middle school lesson introduces students to experiential learning, defining it through John Dewey’s work and David Kolb’s four-stage cycle (Experience, Reflect, Generalize, Apply). Using an interactive ball-toss “warp speed” activity and flip-chart brainstorming, students learn the concept and identify examples of experiential learning opportunities, including the eight types of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Apply foundational and life skills learned through agriculture in the school and community setting.
- Define experiential learning.
- List two examples of experiential learning opportunities.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 45 minutes.
- Grade level
- Middle School
- Materials
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- Some type of soft object to toss
- Transparencies/Projector
- Writing Surface
- Flip Chart Sheets
- MS.IAS.3.4.TM.A – one per teacher
- MS.IAS.3.4.TM.B – one per teacher
- MS.IAS.3.4.AS.A – one per student
- MS.IAS.3.4.ASSESS.A – one per student
- Precepts
- J. Mental Growth — J1. Think critically; J2. Think creatively; J5. Commit to lifelong learning
- Key Terms
- Experience, Reflect, Generalize, Apply
- Resources
- Kolb, David. (1984). Experiential Learning: Experience As the Source of Learning and Development. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc. Frank, L.S. (2004). Journey Toward the Caring Classroom. Oklahoma City, OK: Wood 'N' Barnes Publishing & Distribution.
- Lesson Number
- MS.IAS.3.4
- Curriculum
- Middle School Food and Agricultural Literacy Curriculum — Introduction to Agricultural Science: Foundational/Life Skills
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.01.06.05.a.Describe the value of being a life-long learner and the need for continuous development.
- CS.02.03.01.aExplore various career interests/options.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills