Experiential and ‘work-integrated’ learning aren’t the same — and it matters for higher education

By David Peacock, Director Community Service-Learning, University of Alberta

Experiential learning programs are ubiquitous in post-secondary education. Formalized in the mid-20th century, experiential learning is defined by the Association for Experiential Education as a teaching philosophy that engages learners in direct experience and focused reflection.

My research has looked at the changing ways that universities and others have spoken about the purposes of experiential learning in Canada.…

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