Professional Development in Experiential Learning
Internal
Self-guided Learning
Drawing upon the expertise and resources of the Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, Career Center, Office of Civic Learning and Community Engagement, and Padnos International Center, the CLAS Center for Experiential Learning created Resource Guides to aid in the design and implementation of experiential learning activities and courses.
Learning Communities
The Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center regularly offers learning communities. Read about current learning communities, or apply to join a learning community now!
External
Experiential Education Academy (EEA) (nsee.org)
Six courses (which, though recommended, do not need to be taken in order), available through pre-conference sessions at the National Society for Experiential Education annual conference (on occasion, these courses are available at regional conferences and online as well), teach individual faculty members the fundamentals of experiential education, assessment practices, and legal factors to consider. Completion of all six courses results in a certificate.
Center for Project Based Learning » Curricular Framework (wpi.edu)
A flexible offering, four-day workshop series leads a five-person institutional team in developing curriculum (including interdisciplinary curriculum), partnering with external organizations, designing feedback and assessment strategies, and building institutional support for project-based learning.