Experiential Education (EE) is a pedagogical approach where theories are applied to concrete experiences in the advancement of course or program learning outcomes. These experiences can take place within the classroom, the community, or the workplace. At the core of EE is critical reflection, where students make meaningful connections between the experience and the course content.
We offer a wide array of support for EE, including:
- A Guide to Experiential Education
- Courses and workshops (both online and in-person, when permitted)
- Online modules
- Individual consultations
Teaching & Learning in Experiential Education
This program is offered as an opportunity to explore the pedagogy and planning involved in designing, facilitating, and assessing EE activities courses. Its main purpose is to provide guidance in the development of an experiential education course or an experiential activity as part of a course.
For more information or to register, please visit the Teaching Commons Calendar.
Introduction to Experiential Education: Online Module
This module is designed to introduce the basic principles of experiential education (EE) at York. This will include looking at definitions of EE in the context of York, discussing theory informing EE, and considering the importance of structured, critical reflection in EE.
Special thanks to Genevieve Maheux-Pelletier (Director) & Robert Winkler (Instructional Designer) for their support in creating this module.
Access this module via this open enrolment eClass course available HERE
Preparing Students for Critical Reflection: Online Module
This module is designed to support faculty in identifying strategies to support students in developing their ability to reflect as well as in designing structured reflective activities and a related assessment plan for an EE course.
Special thanks to Robert Winker (Instructional Designer) & Dr. Jon Sufrin (Associate Professor, Writing Department) for their support in creating this module.
Book a Consultation
Questions? Looking for more information? Contact a member of our Teaching Commons team.
Lisa Endersby
Educational Developer
lendersb@yorku.ca
Brian Nairn
Educational Developer
nairn1@yorku.ca