Abstract
Within teacher education reflection has been shown to be of beneficial use for improving practice across all stages of education. This article is reflective of individual teaching practice within Higher Education at Abertay University, specifically to the field of Sport and Exercise Science. Efforts to reflect on current practice in comparison to experiential learning are made. These are then compared to the ‘Abertay Attributes’ in order to determine the validity of including experiential learning within this field at the University. There are also comparisons made between classes where experiential learning is encouraged and the ‘traditional’ academic style of delivery, the lecture. It is strongly suggested that experiential learning enhances the learning experience of the student. There are also direct links with the aims of the teaching and learning enhancement strategy as well as the ‘Abertay Attributes’, most significantly the ‘Intellectual’, ‘Professional’ and ‘Active Citizen’ attributes.
Keywords: Experiential Learning, Teaching, University, Sport, Reflection.
Keywords: Experiential Learning, Teaching, University, Sport, Reflection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-132 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Professional Practice in Higher Education Teaching |
Volume | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2016 |
Keywords
- Experiential learning
- Teaching
- University
- Sport
- Reflection