On page 229, there is a concept introduced called learning through direct experiencing. This concept focuses on how students learn through direct experiences. When they are learning in this manner, they students are being engaged through their senses. This type of learning often times creates deeper connections with what the students are learning and their brains. This is because it is one thing to learn the knowledge of something, but it is an entirely different thing to apply that knowledge to something--it reflects understanding.
This concept is so similar to experiential learning; in fact, they are probably the same thing. This type of learning can be used in project based learning units. These units are a current trend in the culture of education. People advocate for these units because teachers can incorporate not only the experiential learning, but they can also incorporate interdisciplinary material for the students to take up.
Another great way to utilize experiential learning is to use it with ELLs. There is a concept involved with ELL teaching strategies called total physical response. This type of response involves not only saying the word but associating an action with the word as well. For example, if the student or teacher were to say the word "run," they would also show the action of running. This incorporates using sensory skills to learn as well as conceptual skills.
Thank you, Cole:)
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