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The Benefits ofExperiential
Learning
Experiential learning is theprocess of learning through
experience and, morespecifically, learning through
reflection on doing.
The EDGE at Mason is apositive and powerfulexperiential learning
experience for building trust,improving teamwork, shaping
leadership, and cultivatingvaluable communication
skills.
Opportunity forCreativity
Opportunityfor Reflection
Prepares You ForThe Real World
Experiential learningenables the student to
engage the creativeportions of their brains
and seek their ownunique and most
fulfilling solution to ahands-on task. This
creativity enriches thegroup – and society – as
a whole.
By incorporatingconcrete experiences
with abstract concepts,and then reflecting onthe outcome, students
engage more regions oftheir brain and make
true, personalconnections with the
material.
Through these teamactivities, students learnto work more effectively
together, developing aplan of action, andutilizing the unique
qualities of each teammember. In turn, the
students learn real-lifeleadership and critical
thinking skills.