Embryology in the Schools Experiential Learning Model Experiential learning means students do hands-on activities, then reflect on the meaning and apply what they learned. This process helps ensure that the students learn actively and make knowledge a part of their world. The model begins with experience, action. This immediately focuses the attention on the learner rather than the teacher. This requires active cooperation from the learner, coupled with guidance from the teacher to help maintain the learner's curiosity.
Teaching becomes a cooperative enterprise.
This step should generate lots of information to lead to the process step. The questions and discussion now become more focused on what was most important about the experience. Common themes that emerge from the sharing session are explored further. Often the key teaching points related to the subject matter are discussed. In this step the experience is related to a real-world example.