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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
