This document discusses experiential learning theories from Dale and Dewey. It emphasizes that direct, hands-on experiences are most effective for learning, as our senses help us construct meaning. Indirect experiences like reading can also support learning. Purposeful experiences that are meaningful to one's life and serve the goal of learning are most important. The document provides teaching recommendations like opportunities for hands-on learning, immersing learners in real-world experiences, using authentic materials, and developing higher-order thinking.

1. Direct, Purposeful
Experiences and Beyond

2. “From the rich experiences
that our senses bring, we
construct the ideas, the
concepts, the
generalizations that give
meaning and order to our
lives.”

3. • Learning-by-doing technique
• Concrete, first-hand experience
• Sensory experience (Dale, 1969)

4. Indirect experiences
experiences of others (observe,
read, or hear)
 vicarious (substitute experience,
clear)

5. Purposeful:
Internalized experiences which has
significance to one’s life (direct
experience)
Serves one goal: LEARNING

7. Dale’s Cone of Experience
Concrete to abstract (vice versa)

8. John Dewey (1916)
“An ounce of experience is better than a
ton of theory...”

9. Teaching-learning-process
1. Give our learners opportunities to
learn by doing.
2. Immense our learners in the world of
experiences.
3. Make use of authentic (real-life
context) instructional materials.
4. Develop their five senses.
5. Elevate their level of thinking.

10. How much you learn…
•Sight
•Hearing
•Touch
•Taste
Smell