ERIC Number: EJ1218683
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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Reflections on Experiential Learning in an Undergraduate Global Health Course: Bringing the Workplace into the Classroom
Ezezika, Obidimma
Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, v12 p71-78 2019
Experiential learning has the potential to enhance students' success and prepare them for the job market, including through class experiences that mirror experiences in the workforce. In this article, I lay out the process of incorporating experiential learning in a global health course. I have derived three key lessons from the design and implementation of this course: focus on one overarching goal, align learning activities with real world expectations, and help students understand connections between their projects and course content. These lessons provide insights to integrate experiential learning activities in the classroom.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Education Work Relationship, Global Approach, Public Health, Course Content, Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Alignment (Education), Expectation, Student Projects, Undergraduate Students, Curriculum Implementation, Integrated Curriculum, Outcomes of Education, Feedback (Response), Problem Based Learning, Expertise, Foreign Countries, Relevance (Education), World Problems
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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