Recommended Reading and Videos
Webinars and Videos
What is Experiential Learning?
The William and Mary Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation and student partners discuss definitions of experiential learning, what distinguishes experiential learning experiences from typical curricular experiences, and the relationship between experiential learning and student agency.
Experience-based Learning Taxonomy
In this webinar, Paul Gaszak, Chief Executive Officer and Associate Provost at Robert Morris University, shares a model for designating levels of experiential learning. 22:40 to 27:21 provides an overview of the criteria for the taxonomy and the taxonomy itself.
Designing Experiential Learning
In this podcast featuring Ted Evans, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Oberlin College and Conservatory, Douglas Younger III and Evans discuss aligning student outcomes with the college's mission and students' values, the benefits of real-world application, and classroom activities that help students practice new skills.
Books and Articles
Beard, Colin. Experiential Learning: A Handbook for Education, Training, and Coaching. 3rd ed., Kogan Page Ltd., 2013.
Beard, Colin. The Experiential Learning Toolkit: Blending Practice with Concepts. Kogan Page Ltd., 2010.
Eynon, Bret and Laura M. Gambino. High-Impact ePortfolio Practice: A Catalyst for Student, Faculty, and Institutional Learning. Routledge, 2017.
Lee, Laura, et al. "A Taxonomy for Designing and Evaluating High-Impact Practice Experiences." College Teaching, vol. 69, no. 4, Fall 2020, pp. 191-201.
McDonald, Betty. Improving Teaching and Learning through Experiential Learning. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.
Moore, David Thornton. “Forms and Issues in Experiential Learning.” New Directions for Teaching & Learning, vol. 2010, no. 124, Winter 2010, pp. 3–13.