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CSU Pingree Park - Experiential Learning Seminar

 

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Experiential Learning seminar at Pingree Park, at Colorado State University. This was a week-long seminar that explored the many tenats of experiential learning. It was in this seminar that I began to develop a philosophy for teaching of my own that is learner-centric, and based on exploring adult learner experience's to foster deep mearning.

 

This seminar introduced me to topics in adult learning theory such as: learning transfer, transformative learning theory, experiential learning, critical reflection, metaphoric framing, scaffolding, schema learning theory, and much more. Removing my facilitator hat, and being in the learner that week was a very organic experience. Rather than being "taught" these learning theories and modalities, I EXPERIENCED them, and thus developed a deeper meaning. This exploration helped me to explore the attributes and qualities that I want to be as a facilitator of learning.

 

This seminar was more than an academic experience. I truly accomplished many personal goals, I hadn't consciously set for myself. I learned from about the field of adult learning from my peers that each had came with a diverse professional background. We learned from each other. We learned about each other's personal barriers and limitations, and how to flex our style for learners. I found myself breaking down barriers and exploring the inner landscape of me; as an individual, professional, and facilitator of learning. I welcome you to explore my reflection and synthesis experience at Pinegree Park, and view some of the candid images that were captured during this experience.

 

Click below to read my reflection, synthesis and application of my experience.