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The document discusses how experiential learning involves direct experiences and reflection to increase knowledge and develop skills. It reviews research that shows adventure-based experiential learning programs can help improve self-confidence, attitudes, and interpersonal skills for adults. The research implies these programs may reduce negative behaviors for at-risk adults when combined with long-term reinforcement of values learned.

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A.R McKinnon Winter 2011
Experiential Learning "as a philosophy and methodology in which teachers/instructors purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values. Experiential Learning is the term for this philosophy.
Putting a person in a unique situation, creating a state of disequilibrium through which the teaching of social responsibility and positive decision making can take place. (Steffen, 2007)
One may have personal success goals, education success goals, and career goals, all of which involve success within a context. To experience success, all of the facets or goals must be fully integrated into the approach. I am calling the attitude one has and the implementations one attempts toward accomplishment of these goals orientation.
While this must seem the obvious intent of all processes toward a goal, it can be questioned as to whether in fact approaches are only and always success oriented. There are other factors and orientations that an individual, group, or organization may encounter that may not be in sync with the stated goal toward which an effort is exerted towards achieving success.
Another aspect of adult learning is motivation. At least six factors serve as sources of motivation for adult learning: Social relationships: to make new friends, to meet a need for associations and friendships. External expectations: to comply with instructions from someone else; to fulfill the expectations or recommendations of someone with formal authority. Social welfare: to improve ability to serve mankind, prepare for service to the community, and improve ability to participate in community work.
Personal advancement: to achieve higher status in a job, secure professional advancement, and stay abreast of competitors. Escape/Stimulation: to relieve boredom, provide a break in the routine of home or work, and provide a contrast to other exacting details of life. Cognitive interest: to learn for the sake of learning, seek knowledge for its own sake, and to satisfy an inquiring mind.
Adventure aspects (camping, rock climbing, horse back riding, ATV exploring, mountain bike adventures, etc..) act as the hook to draw the attention and interest of participant to the benefits of Experiential Learning Once hooked, social & personal lessons can be learned
Various Psychological Organizations: Studied the impact of Physical Adventure Learning programs on a number of Success Oriented Adults and found measurable gains in the participants perceived feeling of personal-control as compared to Success Oriented peers who did not complete the program
A recently controlled study of 58 Adults from across the American Southwest recorded: Self-perception profiles that showed improved self- perception immediately and for four months following an extended adventure experience
A number of Qualitative studies of the effects of a short- term residential Experiential Learning Wilderness program on Success Oriented Women have been conducted. The most intriguing finding was: As the program progressed, women showed growth in the areas of trust, leadership, confidence and attitude
Behavioral Psychologists used statistical analysis to measure the effects of 28 separate studies concerning over 3000 at-risk males Examination of program benefits were divided into two dimensions: 1. Empowerment (confidence, self-esteem & personal control) 2. Interpersonal Skills (communication & cooperation) Results: Adventure/Experiential programs show significant reduction of negative and anti-social behaviors Confirmed that programs which provide intense physical challenges with individual and group training as the most successful program design
A number of Universities have: Studied the effects of adventure/experiential based learning on the psychological development of college students. These studies have confirmed that: Students who received adventure/experiential learning opportunities showed positive psychological gains across several constructs These students made significant gains in Hardiness, Goal Achievement, Self Esteem and overall Attitude Improvement as compared to peers in the control group
Adventure/Experiential Learning programs show measurable gains in many of the exact behaviors/attitudes/perceptions that define many Success Oriented Adults as at-risk Adventure/Experiential Learning programs have shown to be valuable tools in helping to reduce; Performance Deterioration and levels of Career Dissatisfaction Adventure/Experiential Learning programs have shown to be valuable tools in helping to increase performance, enhance self confidence and improve attitudes
Adventure/Experiential Learning programs work for Success Orientated Adults Research implies long-term support/reinforcement of values learned in adventure programs can show increased improvements in decreasing negative behaviors Research suggests highly trained staff is essential in adventure/Learning success
Research Adventure/Experiential Learning Opportunities Determine what you expect from an Adventure/Experiential Learning Experience Ask yourself; Does this form of learning make sense to me? Ask yourself; Am I prepared to make a 5 Day commitment to Changing my Life? Review our program at www.

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  • 2. Experiential Learning "as a philosophy and methodology in which teachers/instructors purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values. Experiential Learning is the term for this philosophy.
  • 3. Putting a person in a unique situation, creating a state of disequilibrium through which the teaching of social responsibility and positive decision making can take place. (Steffen, 2007)
  • 4. One may have personal success goals, education success goals, and career goals, all of which involve success within a context. To experience success, all of the facets or goals must be fully integrated into the approach. I am calling the attitude one has and the implementations one attempts toward accomplishment of these goals orientation.
  • 5. While this must seem the obvious intent of all processes toward a goal, it can be questioned as to whether in fact approaches are only and always success oriented. There are other factors and orientations that an individual, group, or organization may encounter that may not be in sync with the stated goal toward which an effort is exerted towards achieving success.
  • 6. Another aspect of adult learning is motivation. At least six factors serve as sources of motivation for adult learning: Social relationships: to make new friends, to meet a need for associations and friendships. External expectations: to comply with instructions from someone else; to fulfill the expectations or recommendations of someone with formal authority. Social welfare: to improve ability to serve mankind, prepare for service to the community, and improve ability to participate in community work.
  • 7. Personal advancement: to achieve higher status in a job, secure professional advancement, and stay abreast of competitors. Escape/Stimulation: to relieve boredom, provide a break in the routine of home or work, and provide a contrast to other exacting details of life. Cognitive interest: to learn for the sake of learning, seek knowledge for its own sake, and to satisfy an inquiring mind.
  • 8. Adventure aspects (camping, rock climbing, horse back riding, ATV exploring, mountain bike adventures, etc..) act as the hook to draw the attention and interest of participant to the benefits of Experiential Learning Once hooked, social & personal lessons can be learned
  • 9. Various Psychological Organizations: Studied the impact of Physical Adventure Learning programs on a number of Success Oriented Adults and found measurable gains in the participants perceived feeling of personal-control as compared to Success Oriented peers who did not complete the program
  • 10. A recently controlled study of 58 Adults from across the American Southwest recorded: Self-perception profiles that showed improved self- perception immediately and for four months following an extended adventure experience
  • 11. A number of Qualitative studies of the effects of a short- term residential Experiential Learning Wilderness program on Success Oriented Women have been conducted. The most intriguing finding was: As the program progressed, women showed growth in the areas of trust, leadership, confidence and attitude
  • 12. Behavioral Psychologists used statistical analysis to measure the effects of 28 separate studies concerning over 3000 at-risk males Examination of program benefits were divided into two dimensions: 1. Empowerment (confidence, self-esteem & personal control) 2. Interpersonal Skills (communication & cooperation) Results: Adventure/Experiential programs show significant reduction of negative and anti-social behaviors Confirmed that programs which provide intense physical challenges with individual and group training as the most successful program design
  • 13. A number of Universities have: Studied the effects of adventure/experiential based learning on the psychological development of college students. These studies have confirmed that: Students who received adventure/experiential learning opportunities showed positive psychological gains across several constructs These students made significant gains in Hardiness, Goal Achievement, Self Esteem and overall Attitude Improvement as compared to peers in the control group
  • 14. Adventure/Experiential Learning programs show measurable gains in many of the exact behaviors/attitudes/perceptions that define many Success Oriented Adults as at-risk Adventure/Experiential Learning programs have shown to be valuable tools in helping to reduce; Performance Deterioration and levels of Career Dissatisfaction Adventure/Experiential Learning programs have shown to be valuable tools in helping to increase performance, enhance self confidence and improve attitudes
  • 15. Adventure/Experiential Learning programs work for Success Orientated Adults Research implies long-term support/reinforcement of values learned in adventure programs can show increased improvements in decreasing negative behaviors Research suggests highly trained staff is essential in adventure/Learning success
  • 16. Research Adventure/Experiential Learning Opportunities Determine what you expect from an Adventure/Experiential Learning Experience Ask yourself; Does this form of learning make sense to me? Ask yourself; Am I prepared to make a 5 Day commitment to Changing my Life? Review our program at www.