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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Office of Career and Technical Innovations

WVDE

Why?“Too many (students) can’s see a clear, transparent connection between their program of study and tangible opportunities in the labor market.”

- Pathways to Prosperity ProjectHarvard Graduate School of

Education, February 2011

WEBINAR OBJECTIVES

• Discuss components of Experiential Learning Guide.• Discuss health and safety issues that

impact student experiences.• Review the procedure for maintaining

student records on WVEIS on the Web.• Network and share “Best Practices” for

quality experiential learning.

A Walk Through the Guidehttp://wvde.state.wv.us/hstw/ExperientialLearning.html

• Table of Contents and navigation• Work-Based Learning • Service-Based Learning• Community-Based Learning• Research-Based Learning• Websites; Resources; Appendices

Health and Safety

• Ensure a safe environment• Obtain approval – BOE and parents• Verify health insurance coverage• Complete Certificates of Liability Insurance

WV Board of Risk and Insurance ManagementTonia Pugh 1.800.345.4669http://www.state.wv.us/brim/ http://tinyurl.com/7vro6ns

Quality Work-Based Learning

• Must occur at the work site• Includes a training agreement and plan• Gives opportunity to learn “all aspects

of an industry”• Provides student a workplace

mentor/supervisor for ongoing support

Quality Work-Based Learning Indicators

2010 HSTW AssessmentStudents reported:•they observed workers performing job•had someone to teach them how to do the work•they received credit for work experience•employers encouraged development of good work habits •employers encouraged them in academic studies•employers encouraged development of customer relations skills•employers encouraged development of teamwork skills•employers showed them how to use communication skills in job-related activities•employers showed them how to use mathematics in job-related activities

Quality Work-Based Learning2010 HSTW Assessment

Policy and Procedure

• Experiential Learning Policy should include:– County goals for EL– Number of hours required– Effective date/revision date

• Experiential Learning Procedures should include:– EL categories available– Responsibilities of all parties (i.e., county; school)– How credit will be awarded (i.e., graduation credit

vs. “checked off”)– How often policy will be reviewed

Any Questions? Create a text box using the icon to the left and “ask away.”

Maintain Student Records

Student Management in WOW

Locate Student Record

Locate Experiential Button

Locate Desired Category

Add a New Entry

Available WBL Codes

Non-WBL Example

Share Your Best!

Wrap-Up