Experiential Learning Methods

Stndent-led recitations take advantage of a social dimension that creates strong stndent motivation. Since these social forces are very strong, it is important to create a safe and friendly emotional climate. 

Simulations. Similar to project-based learning, simulations are activities in which students take on engineer-like roles in the appUcation of engineering laws or principles. Simulations often have specific rules, guiding principles, and structured roles and relationships [18]. The instructor s role in a simulation is (1) to explain the rules, the situation, and the roles stndoits are to take on (2) to monitor the simulation as it is played onf (3) to help stndents reflect on the experience and, (4) to lead a debriefing session. Most simnlations are based on compnter 

Many instructors combine two or more active and experiential learning methods in a single course. For example, an advanced course in aerodynamics at MIT combines peer instruction, readings and problems assigned prior to lecture, and team-based project-based learning. In addition, the course includes oral examinations as a method of student learning assessment. Box 6.2 describes this example. 

2 Active and Experiential Learning in AN Aerodynamics Course—Cont d 

Concept-based lectures with real-time feedback 

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Teaching and learning based on active and experiential learning methods... 

Actions that enhance faculty competence in providing integrated learning experiences, in using active experiential learning methods, and in assessing student learning... 

Active learning is known to support a deep approach to learning [2-A]. As explained earlier in this chapter, a deep approach to learning means that students intend to seek meaning, as opposed to simply reproducing the information on an exam. Active and experiential learning methods influence the approach that... 

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The integrated approach towards engineering drawing will be very helpful as the student will learn both manual and computer-aided drawing and, with the certain experiential learning methods or techniques like mentioned above, will help student... 

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