Reflective Learning Activities

This experiential education strategy allows students to apply theory and course content to concrete experiences that encourage reflection and conceptualization.

These experiences not only encourage active learning but also include structured reflection, encouraging the student to refer back to the experience in an effort to make sense of it by considering relevant course material. These concrete experiences could take place within the classroom or outside the classroom through observation, reflection and practical applications.

Key features


How do students engage in EE?
Within the classroom through the use of guest speakers, rehearsals and performances, role playing, skits, case studies, simulations, workshops and laboratory courses; or outside of the classroom through interviews with professionals in a particular field, participation in community events, observations of lived experiences that correlate with topics under study, and visits/field trips to sites that are of particular relevance to certain disciplines.

To what extent are community partners engaged/involved?
As guest speakers/participants, transferring knowledge and/or subject matter expertise within the classroom or as bystanders being observed within the community.

Is priority given to student learning outcomes or community partner needs?
Student learning outcomes for the course are the priority with this type of EE.

How long and how frequently do these experiences occur?
Reflective Learning Activities take place throughout the length of the course. Reflective learning activities make up approximately 30% of the course.

How are students remunerated?
Students receive academic credit for Reflective Learning Activities. Reflective Learning Activities are unpaid.

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