Students are eager to make connections in their field. For employers, the creative ideas and fresh energy that students bring can be a huge benefit to their organizations. Realizing these two perspectives, Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Lyndsay Hayhurst decided to bring both sides together in an experiential education collaboration for her International Development and […]
Now that you have read the purpose of the course-coding pilot, and reviewed the Common Language for EE, you can complete the survey to indicate the type of EE you plan to include in your Fall/Winter 2017-18 Kinesiology and Health Science undergraduate courses. Questions? Anda Petro, Experiential Education Coordinator apetro@yorku.ca 416 736 2100 ext. 40655
Review the Common Language for Experiential Education The Common Language for EE at York is a pan-university document outlining a common language for describing EE in the university. For the purpose of this pilot, the document has been summarized in the following table. You can also access this table as a PDF.Click here to see […]
Experiential Education is an approach to learning that bridges theory and practice. Numerous courses in the Faculty of Health incorporate experiential education through a variety of strategies: from guest speakers, and field trips to community based research, and placements. The School of Kinesiology and Health Science is participating in a pilot to determine a method […]
Classroom-Focused Experiential Education Students are exposed to concrete learning activities in the classroom (physical or virtual, e.g., online) that require them to reflect on what they have experienced in relation to concepts/theories being covered in the course. All classroom focused EE strategies contribute to addressing student learning outcomes. Community-Focused Experiential Education Students have the opportunity […]
What does Experiential Education look like in the classroom? Working in groups to film videos. Engaging with guest speakers and interviewing professionals in the field. Collaborating on a group research project. Engaging in structured reflection activities. Participating in and reflecting on hands-on assignments. Learning cooperatively through a Jigsaw activity. Participating in hands-on laboratory courses. Developing […]
This is a non-exhaustive list of some past and current experiential education courses in the Faculty of Health. Please note that in many cases the inclusion of experiential education in a course will vary from year to year, depending on who is teaching the course. Students can contact the course director to confirm whether the […]
What is Reflection? “Reflection is an active, persistent and careful consideration of any belief or assumption, their origins, and their unintended effect [i]” In other words, reflection in your course is an exercise where students can critically examine a concrete experience. Through this examination, the students confront and challenge their assumptions, beliefs, and thought patterns […]
Experiential Education activities can be adjusted for remote and online teaching. How do I know if an activity is EE? Experiential education in support of student learning must be R.E.A.L. This mnemonic highlights the importance of providing students with opportunities to enable them to reflect on their learning. It also signals the importance of integrating […]