Adapting Experiential Learning in Times of Uncertainty: Challenges, Strategies, and Recommendations Moving Forward

Experiential learning offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience with a community or industry partner in their field of study. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workplaces transitioned from in-person to at-home work environments, and those that did not, often reduced or removed a...

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Main Authors: Eileen O'Connor, Emily Marcogliese, Hanan Anis, Gaelle Faye, Alison Flynn, Ellis Hayman, Jamel Stambouli
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Language:English
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2023-04-01
Series:Engaged Scholar Journal
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Online Access:https://esj.usask.ca/index.php/esj/article/view/70793
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description Experiential learning offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience with a community or industry partner in their field of study. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workplaces transitioned from in-person to at-home work environments, and those that did not, often reduced or removed access for non-essential personnel. In this report from the field, multiple viewpoints are shared that emerged from an interdisciplinary panel on experiential learning in the June 2022 Spotlight Series hosted by Teaching and Learning Support Services at the University of Ottawa. These voices “from the field” shed light on the impact of uncertain times on experiential learning and, collectively, focus on identifying challenges, implementing strategies and good practices, and sharing recommendations moving forward. 
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spelling doaj.art-20ae7dabff1b483e9bdce055c69feab22023-09-26T23:16:01ZengUniversity of SaskatchewanEngaged Scholar Journal2369-11902368-416X2023-04-018410.15402/esj.v8i4.70793Adapting Experiential Learning in Times of Uncertainty: Challenges, Strategies, and Recommendations Moving ForwardEileen O'Connor0Emily Marcogliese1Hanan Anis2Gaelle Faye3Alison Flynn4Ellis Hayman5Jamel Stambouli6School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of OttawaSchool of Nursing, University of OttawaFaculty of Engineering, University of OttawaOffice of the Special Advisor on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence, uOttawaFaculty of Science, University of OttawaFaculty of Education, University of OttawaElisabeth Bruyère School of Social Innovation, Saint Paul University Experiential learning offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience with a community or industry partner in their field of study. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many workplaces transitioned from in-person to at-home work environments, and those that did not, often reduced or removed access for non-essential personnel. In this report from the field, multiple viewpoints are shared that emerged from an interdisciplinary panel on experiential learning in the June 2022 Spotlight Series hosted by Teaching and Learning Support Services at the University of Ottawa. These voices “from the field” shed light on the impact of uncertain times on experiential learning and, collectively, focus on identifying challenges, implementing strategies and good practices, and sharing recommendations moving forward.  https://esj.usask.ca/index.php/esj/article/view/70793experiential learninghigher educationCOVID-19community engagement
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Engaged Scholar Journal
experiential learning
higher education
COVID-19
community engagement
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higher education
COVID-19
community engagement
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