A PHILOSOPHICAL EXAMINATION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THEORY FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS

摘要: Experiential learning is prevalent in secondary and university agricultural education programs. An examination of the literature showed many inquiries into experiential practice but little insight theory. This philosophical manuscript sought to synthesize summarize what known about The characterizes as a process or by context which it occurs. Results this study indicated that cyclical nature requires an initial focus learner, followed interaction with phenomenon being studied, reflecting on experience, developing generalizations, then testing those generalizations. occurs defined four dimensions: level, duration, intended outcome, setting. Based these results, models depicting were developed author.