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Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning Dialogue process Education in Action: Mobilizing the next generation for social reform. We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets.

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Experiential Learning

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  1. Experiential Learning Dialogue processEducation in Action:Mobilizing the next generation for social reform We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets

  2. Experiential Learning Reflection as a critical component in experiential learning (Kolb, 1984)

  3. Circle Framework & Elements Framework Elements Sacred space Synchronicity & Connectedness Core values Storytelling Holding Paradox Light and Shadow Collective wisdom • Ceremony • Circle Keeping • Ground Rules • Talking Piece • Questions • Physical space

  4. Impact of Circles • Builds community • Questions power dynamics • Creates shared responsibility and leadership • Reveals our current ways of knowing • Generate new understandings • Rediscover our core values and connectedness • Healing • Space enables an open mind, heart, and will • Promotes multiple lines of development (spiritual, affective, cognitive, interpersonal, moral)

  5. Comments from Participants • “I felt a connection with everyone’s stories and experience.” • “I wish more people knew about it.” • “Very insightful” • “The stories told made me aware of intolerance in my life. The group felt very open and comfortable and made me reflect.” • “It was beautiful for me to learn how small acts/ words can both negatively/positively affect another.” • “It was a wonderful experience and it provides a safe space for us to have open honest dialogue which is greatly appreciated.” • “We have causes we support and the circle helps us question if we are fully living in congruence with those causes.”

  6. Types of circles Healing Support Conflict Reintegration Celebration Addressing harm • Broad Community Issues • Teaching/Learning • Community building • Understanding • Talking

  7. Thank you Justine Darling Restorative Justice Coordinator University of San Diego Justine.darling@gmail.com Sean Horrigan Director of Student Conduct University of San Diego horrigan@sandiego.edu @S_horrigan Natalie Zanzucchi M.A. Peace & Justice student promotepeace@gmail.com

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