Experiential Learning is a term that includes the process of “learning by doing”, and is a subset of pedagogy that is more immersive and interactive than traditional forms of active learning. This two-part workshop will introduce you to the the benefits and applications of experiential learning methods, and how to combine them with digital pedagogy resources to create a dynamic and active learning experience for your students. Across two sessions, you will be exposed to and get the opportunity to participate in experiential learning activities, including simulations and immersive single- and multi-party games. You will learn how these tools are used effectively today across academia, when and where they can be used for your classes, and even design your own learning experience.
Target Audience: Faculty and instructors in the Social Sciences and related fields; however, anyone who is interested in Experiential Learning is welcome to join!
Location
In-person: Powell 285
Zoom: link
Session 1: February 25 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Understanding what experiential learning is, how it’s used/applied. Participants will play an experiential game as a demo.
Session 2: March 4 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Participants get to propose and receive support in designing their own experiential game.
Facilitator Bio: Benjamin Radd is a Political Scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles and a lecturer at the UCLA School of Law, where he teaches global studies, international relations, public diplomacy, and comparative law. Dr. Radd is an expert on the government and politics of the Middle East, with an emphasis on Iran and US-Iranian foreign policy. He is also a teaching fellow at the UCLA Center for Middle East Development and a member of the UCLA International Institute. Dr. Radd holds a PhD in Political Science from UCLA and a JD from Stanford Law School. He is co-founder of Fascination Lab, LLC, an educational consulting and strategy firm.