Experiential Learning and the Reflection Process

Experiential Learning and the Reflection Process

It has been a while since my last post but I finally got around to distilling the “By the light of the Tao” article by Humphrey (2009). I think she does a lovely job of articulating the challenges to meaningful reflection in relation to experiential learning. This was written with input from my colleague Tine … Continue reading “Experiential Learning and the Reflection Process”

Some ideas for reflection on experiential learning from the literature

Some ideas for reflection on experiential learning from the literature

I have been reading the work of David A. Kolb a seminal writer on the topic of experiential learning.  Kolb is well known for his Experiential Learning Cycle which draws upon the works of John Dewey and Kurt Lewin. Essentially the model proposes a theory of learning in which personal development occurs when a persons’ experience in the world is … Continue reading “Some ideas for reflection on experiential learning from the literature”

First session of Conversations in the Cloud

First session of Conversations in the Cloud

We had a great first meeting with a group of educators interested in supporting open reflective writing projects. Participants left with the task of considering how they might enact a pilot of this approach within their contexts. The slide deck from the session is available below. Conversations in the Cloud: Strategies for Implementing Open Reflective Writing Experiences from Michael … Continue reading “First session of Conversations in the Cloud”