Christian educators make use of the various approaches to experiential learning in their classrooms, in their institutions as a whole, and in their field-based assignments for students. This article introduces the reader to the foundational issues of experiential learning, including definitions, theoretical roots, experiential learning models, and unique processes related to experiential learning.
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