CHAPTER 7. Experiential Learning is Deeper Learning
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Water Cooler Questions:
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What makes a learning experience authentic and memorable?
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Why is connectedness an important part of 'future ready' learning?
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How might we ensure state standards and accountability expectations are exceeded while still championing the needs of the whole child?
Additional Listening/Viewing:
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Project Based Learning Explained: Learn how and why the pathway to relevant, lasting learning requires experiential learning.
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The Future Starts Now: This video provides some powerful points, but what does it miss? What do you disagree with?
Additional Blog Posts:
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The Rise of the Smart Creative (2015) by Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg
How are the learning experiences we are facilitating for students empowering them to be adaptive learners?
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If Ferris Bueller was at Our School (2016) by Adam Welcome & Jon Harper
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Loaded with examples of experiential learning, this post connects a classic movie to the schools our students deserve!
Additional Books:
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Teach Like a Pirate (2012) by Dave Burgess
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Learn Like a Pirate. (2015) by Paul Solarz
Dr. Brad Gustafson is an elementary principal, author, and speaker. He believes schools can be spaces where creativity and innovation thrive, but only when we prioritize relationships and a relevant, connected pedagogy.
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Challenge 7.1: Experiencing Connectivity
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Best practice has been somewhat confined by the walls of a classroom or school. Create a connected learning experience using a lesson or leadership practice that is traditionally been limited to the scope of your school. Be sure that the learning drives the experience.
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Challenge 7.2: Student Centered Reform
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School leaders often operate in their comfort zone or wheelhouse. While strengths-based leadership has its place, Noah Webster learned 20 different languages to reform spelling. Identify something new you need to learn to be more student centered.
