The Experiential Learning Toolkit :Blending Practice with Concepts

Publication subTitle :Blending Practice with Concepts

Author: Beard Colin  

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd‎

Publication year: 2010

E-ISBN: 9780749459345

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780749450786

Subject: G424.4 internship

Keyword: 贸易经济,劳动科学,管理学,经济

Language: ENG

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Description

The Experiential Learning Toolkit provides practical examples showing experiential learning in action across a range of cultures and contexts from education, to corporate training, to individual and organizational development.

Chapter

Introduction

Not just another 50 activities!

Definitions of experiential learning

The layout of this book

Guidance for educators and trainers

References and further reading

Part 1 The first dimension: belonging

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 1

A range of other concepts to work on in the belonging dimension

1.1 Just four steps: customer service and customer complaints

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

1.2 Coffee and papers: positive mood and reading retreats for learning

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

1.3 Edventure: learning encounters with people and place

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

1.4 Different ways to know: spatial mapping of knowledge

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

1.5 Listening to silence: experiencing silence through sensory focus

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

Part 2 The second dimension: doing

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 2

A range of other concepts to work on in the doing dimension

Reference

2.1 Bike it!: teams, leadership and communication

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

2.2 Altering reality: negotiating skills development

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

2.3 Read all about them: an experience to develop writing skills

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

2.4 Antiques Roadshow: developing product expertise in employees

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Reference

2.5 Hearing voices: voice work for reception and call-centre training

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

Part 3 The third dimension: sensing

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 3

A range of other concepts to work on in the sensing dimension

3.1 Brand sense: the role of senses in brand development

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

3.2 Blindfold: communication and the senses

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

3.3 Shape and colour: using the senses to generate conversations about learning and personality

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

3.4 The rucksack and the fleece: effective presentations

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

3.5 Nuts and bolts: systematic thinking – classifying and organizing

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

Part 4 The fourth dimension: feeling

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 4

A range of other concepts to work on in the feeling dimension

4.1 Ace of spades: space for reflection

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

4.2 Accessing emotions: popular metaphors

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

4.3 Reframing, rewriting, rethinking: the emotions of fear and risk

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Reference

4.4 Unfinished statements: sentences that access the feeling dimension

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Further reading

4.5 String lines: exploring journeys in life

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Reference

Part 5 The fifth dimension: knowing

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 5

A range of other concepts to work on in the knowing dimension

References

5.1 The marketplace: developing creativity and innovation

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

5.2 How to get to…: developing higher thinking

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tip

References and further reading

5.3 The Singapore obelisk: multiple intelligence (logical/mathematical)

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

5.4 Skills for researching and consulting: practitioner-researcher training

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References

5.5 Walk the talk: learning to understand complexity

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Part 6 The sixth dimension: being

Introduction

Focus

Scope of Part 6

A range of other concepts to work on in the being dimension

References

6.1 Cards on the table: learning to change by playing cards

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

6.2 Comic strips and newspapers: reflection and change using storylines

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

6.3 Behavioural awareness: changing individual and group behavioural interactions

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

6.4 Service learning: social and environmental responsibility

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

Reference

6.5 Unmasking: the hidden and unknown self

What it achieves

Underlying principles

How to run it

Resources required

Tips

References and further reading

Index

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