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Saa 7610 Application Presentation
Saa 7610 Application Presentation
Saa 7610 Application Presentation
Experiential Learning
Dewey
Philosophical Pragmatism
Lewen
Social Psychology
Result: 3 Parts
Theory
Graphic Model
Conceptualize the learning cycle
KELT
What We Learn
Develop effective learning strategies for
others in various environments
Prepare leaders to be proficient in
various learning styles
Reflect on own learning styles
KELT
Critiques
Theory
Styles or stages?
Model
LSI
Reliability and Validity Issues
Large variances in re-test results
Interdependence on each other
Results in one quadrant detract from other
Intervention
Building a new residence hall
Residential Learning Community
Residents participate in mock
government
Target Audience
Freshman and Sophomores
Political Science Majors
Intermediate to advanced level of
knowledge
Large mid- west middle class
Setting:
Large state school (Oxbridge Style)
Co-ed Housing: Suite style double
rooms
200-246 students
40 residents per floor
1 upperclassman RA
Extra resources in
Residence Hall
First floor
Advisors Offices
Mentors Offices: Upperclassmen in same
major
Second floor
Classrooms
Practice room
Debates
Courtroom
Can be transformed into what is needed for major
Mock Government
Multiple options appeal to each
learning style
Are given Kolbs Learning Style
Inventory at the beginning and end
of the year
Cognitive
Students will have developed observations
based on their own and others experiences
within the framework of a mock government.
Behavioral
Students will have applied theories that
they have developed within the
framework of a mock government.
Rationale
Applies varies learning styles
Objectives aimed at each step in the
cycle
Builds community & campus
involvement
Evaluation
LSI Results
Evaluation & feedback from students
& faculty
Academic success
Retention
At the university
Within the major
Activity