Power of Experiential Learning - Softcover

Reseña del editor

Experiential learning (learning by the use of activities whether outdoor or in an enclosed setting) is developing as a serious academic discipline and as a proven staff development technique. This handbook pulls together both the theory and practice of this wide-ranging approach that covers all types of learning that employ activity-based experience. Addressing outdoor training, office-based learning activities and the wide range of unusual techniques now being used on both sides of the Atlantic (using actors in training sessions, the structured used of reflection in the training and development cycle, and more), the book offers both a theoretical underpinning and detailed practical advice often pulled from workshop material. Making use of a simple-to-use but detailed Learning Combination Lock, the authors show that while there are no easy answers, there are vital ingredients that can be used to create new recipes for learning. Coupled with models to help, nurture, prepare, energize, engage, and support learners, the techniques can be used in management education, corporate training, youth development work or schools.

Biografía del autor

Colin Beard is recognized as a leading writer, thinker and practitioner on experiential learning. Originally training as a zoologist, Colin has a PhD in experiential learning and has extensive experience of a range of experiential fields of practice, including corporate learning and development, public and voluntary sector experience, outdoor learning, adventure education, nature therapy, and higher education.

Colin has for many years worked with leading global companies advising and consulting on learning and development matters, particularly in the UK, Singapore, China and India. He is also a National teaching Fellow in the UK and a visiting professor at Derby University. He is a member of the editorial panel of a number of leading journals.

He is the co-author and author of a number of best-selling books including Experiential Learning and The Experiential Learning Toolkit, both published by Kogan Page.