Experiential Learning
Experiential learning (EL) engages students in first-hand experiences, furthers learning, strengthens connections with community, and deepens their understanding of the discipline or profession. EL can further students learning of a concept (e.g., probability, solubility, soil erosion, empathy, negotiation, professional tone) as well as contextualize application, practice and feedback. For faculty, it can spark partnerships, deepen awareness of emergent trends, maintain subject matter currency, and lead to potential collaborations and future opportunities. It can be a brief experience or last a term. Fundamentally it involves a first-hand experience and reflection.
CELTalk, October 5, 2020:
Experiential Learning in COVID Times
Carolyn
Hoessler & Larry Iles
A 90-minute interactive session that provides you with options for EL at TRU, a template and steps for planning Outcome-Based Experiential Learning guided by national research, and practical examples and options that work within COVID and remote learning times.
How it works for faculty and instructors
If you are new to experiential learning or ideating options for your students, you can meet with a Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching coordinator to identify and plan for your learning outcomes. For accessing and supporting EL opportunities that already exist visit the Career and Experiential Learning department or contact Larry Iles (liles@tru.ca).
Includes:
• Co-operative Education
• Study Abroad
•
Field School
• Professional Practicums
• Service
Learning
• Undergraduate Research
• Capstone or Honours
•
Apprenticeship
• Internships
• Riipen Experiential
Learning platform
Showcasing the Riipen Experiential Learning platform
Seeking an external partner (business, community organization) for your students to engage with on a course or curriculum-based project? The Riipen platform provides matchmaking.
For 2020-2021, Thompson Rivers University has been fully funded through the
RBC Future Launch
to utilize
Riipen, an experiential learning platform and marketplace for project-based
learning.
This opportunity is available for all faculties, disciplines,
and all levels of students for both in-class experiences and virtual
internships across Canada and the US.
How it works for faculty and instructors
An instructor seeking external partners for course and curriculum-based
student projects or experiences posts an opportunity in the
TRU Portal
(https://app.riipen.com/tru/profile). To access the portal signing up if new
to Riipen or logging in if previously have used Riipen.
Examples
of courses from TRU are below:
•
Virtual Co-op Work Term in International Business - Jamie Noakes
•
Global Management Consultancy - Shuna Ho
•
International Social Work - Bala Nikku
Tip: The earlier you post, the more likely
instructors are to find great companies and organizations for your students to
work with.
While remote
Riipen offers virtual internships as well as opportunities to connect to external partners remotely.
Potential Funding for Practical Experiences
Contact Larry Iles (liles@tru.ca).
