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Faculty & Staff

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Western has a long tradition of experiential learning in both curricular and co-curricular formats, and across many disciplines. To support the delivery of high-quality experiential learning, this section includes the following information for faculty and staff:

  • Tools and Examples from existing experiential learning activities at Western
  • Safety and Accessibility considerations when leading experiential learning activities
  • Work With Us; ways that our unit supports faculty and staff in the planning and delivery of experiential learning activities

Faculty and staff are also encouraged to work closely with the Centre for Teaching and Learning on experiential learning course design and Western International when planning international experiential learning activities.

 

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About Experiential Learning

Discover examples to implement experiential learning in the classroom, and how the experiential learning cycle can help develop new ideas and abstract concepts.

What Is Experiential Learning?

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Types & Principles

What are some examples and criteria of experiential learning, and how can it be implemented within curriculums and alongside course work?

Examples Of Experiential Learning


Communities of Practice for Experiential Learning at Western

Faculty and staff leading experiential learning are encouraged to consider participating in one of the following Communities of Practice (CoP), through which members can share, learn, and engage with each other on experiential learning topics. 

This group consists of faculty who teach curricular community engaged learning courses. It is led by the Community Engaged Learning Coordinators on the Experiential Learning team who facilitate monthly lunch and learns with guest speakers and featured topics.

For help with any questions, or to join this CoP, contact cel@uwo.ca.

This group includes staff and faculty that support internships, co-ops, and practicums at Western. The group meets regularly to share resources and best practices.

For help with any questions, or to join this Working Group, contact wil-coordinator@uwo.ca.

Accessibility in Experiential Learning

Western is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities studying, visiting, and working at Western. Students participating in experiential learning may need accommodations and Western is committed to a collaborative approach, encouraging community and industry partners to embed EDID principles and protocols in their recruitment strategies through the support of hirewesternu Ability. You are encouraged to contact Accessible Education for additional support.
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