The Handbook of Experiential Learning

The Handbook of Experiential Learning is a comprehensive resource that draws together contemporary thought and practice on a wide range of experiential learning applications from the best-known authorities on the topic. In this book, volume editor and leading experiential learning expert, Mel Silberman presents a contemporary review of experiential learning in the workplace complete with models, applications, and innovative uses. The handbook covers a broad range of experiential learning methods including:

• Games and simulations
• Action learning
• Role-play and Improv
• Story-telling
• Adventure activity
• Reflective practice
• Creative play

It also describes the use of experiential learning in topics such as technical skills, leadership, team building, diversity and cross-cultural training, and emotional intelligence.

New To This Edition

• Presents a review of experiential learning and discusses the advances made, and contemporary practices.
• Offers a method as a proven and effective model for development.
• Includes cases, and practical examples of experiential learning in action in traditional settings and the emerging, online environment, and guidance on recognizing and designing learning rich experiences.
• Focuses on the critical phases of processing: sharing thoughts and feelings, reflection, conceptual modeling, and learning application. 
• Part One presents a review of experiential learning, discusses the advances made, outlines contemporary practices, and makes the case for the method as a proven and effective model for development.
• Part Two offers cases, and practical examples of experiential learning in action in both traditional settings and the emerging, online enironment, and guidance on recognizing and designing learning rich experiences.
• Part Three focuses on the critical phases of processing: sharing thoughts and feelings, reflection, conceptual modeling, and learning application. 
• Sample topics include: The theoretical underpinnings of experiential; replicating actual work environments; action learning assignments; realistic and metaphoric games and simulations; experiential “jolts”;debrief models; learning styles and experiential learning; experiential methodologies and experiential e-learning.