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.