DALE CONE

OF
EXPERIENCE
 EDGAR DALE
• Developed the famous cone of experience
• Expert in audiovisual education
• Edgar dale was born on April 27,1900 in Berson,
Minnesta and died on march 8, 1985
• The father of modern media in education
• An Ameican educator who develop the
“ Cone of expience”
 WHAT IS THE CONE OF
EXPERIENCE
• A model that incorporates several theories related to
instructional and learning
• Composed of 11 stages starting from concrete experience at the
bottom of the cone, then it becomes abstract as it reaches the
peak of the cone.
11 STAGES DALE’S CONE OF
EXPERIENCE
INACTIVE/DIECT EXPERIENCES
1. DIRECT PURPOSEFUL EXPERIENCE
that is handled, tasted, felt, and smelled. These are the first-hand experiences
that serve as the foundation of learning. these are the rich experience that our
senses bring from which we construct the ideas, concepts, and generalizations
that give meaning and order to our lives ( Dale, 1969).

2. CONTRIVED EXPERIENCE
in this level representative models and mock-ups of reality are being used to
provide an experience that is s close to reality. -the use of models, mock-up
specimens, and objects to overcome limitations of space and time.
3. DRAMATIZED EXPERIENCE
can range from the format plays puppets and role-playing.

• Two categories of dramatized experience.

1. Acting - actual participation ( more concept ).
2. Observing - watching a dramatization take place ( more abstract ).

4. STUDY STRIP
the purpose of the study trip is usually observation for education to provide students
with experience outside their every activity such as camping with their classmates.
ICONIC/ PICTORIAL
EXPERIENCES

5. DEMONSTRATIONS
a visual explanation of an important fact, idea, or process through the
use of pictures, drawings, film, and other types of media to facilitate
clear and effective learning.
6. EXHIBITS
Most of the time exhibits are an experience that is “for your eyes” only but some
exhibits include sensory experience which is related to direct purposeful experience.
At this level, ideas are presented to the learners in a more abstract manner.

7. EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
is the use of television programs or dedicated specialty channels that is often
associated with cable television in the united states as public, education, and
government access (NE6) channel provides.
 CLASSROOM PROCESSES OR
PRACTICES
• It can help eliminate unnecessary materials and focus on only
selected points or important details.
• Teachers can give students the usual moving experience
• Students can observe and make an evaluation of what is shown
to them.
8. Motion Pictures
Know as the television level. This level conveys messages and
information through educational videos, films, documentaries

9. RECORDING, RADIO, AND STILL PICTURES.

Can often be understood by those who cannot read
Are visual and auditory that can be used by a learner or group of
learners could enhance and extend the learning experience.
 SYMBOLIC/ HIGHLY
ABSTRACT EXPERIENCE
10. VERBAL SYMBOLS
- Provide no visual representation or clues to their meaning, it refers to
sending or receiving a message through sound and language.

11. VISUAL SYMBOLS

These symbols help to make just about any reality into something easier
to understand
Ex. Charts, maps, graphs, and diagrams are used for presentation
TWO TYPES OF VERBAL SYMBOLS

Written words - A word refers to language expressed in writing

Spoken words – A word written on a page but performed for
an audience.
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