You are required to keep each Log for a period of five years from the date you received it. This year, you'll notice that we've included a separate section on Experiential Learning. This section is being introduced in an attempt to further acknowledge the many informal learning activities in which you participate. An experience forms the basis for learning when you take the time to reflect on the experience, analyze it, and ultimately use your reflections and analysis to direct your practice. Not all experience will automatically drive your learning.
Some structure is needed to identify what can be learned from the experience.
The Experiential Learning Cycle, is a structure that promotes reflection, concept development, application, and more reflection. If the experience does not prompt you to reflect on the experience and apply what you have learned, you are unlikely to use the experience as a basis for directing your practice. Please take a few moments to complete the Experiential Learning section of the Learning Log. You will want to recall an experience that prompted you to investigate, solve problems, assume responsibility, and change your practice. After completing this section, please let us know how valuable you thought it was.