Integrative and Experiential Learning Series: Personal Growth and Lifelong Learning

Learning circles or sharing circles are a foundational approach to Indigenous pedagogy-in-action, since they provide a model of educational activity that encourages classroom dialogue, respect, and the co-creation of learning content.

Carrie Mitchell and her two former students described how Carrie encourages collaborative, creative experiential learning in PLAN 102 - a large first-year class. 

Wayne Chang and his former students describe how their courses develop entrepreneurial mindset through experiential learning experiences. 

A certificate that prepares students to be global citizens by inculcating broad diversified awareness and creating learning opportunities for them in international settings, one of the overall objectives outlined in UW’s Sixth Decade Plan.

This session explored ‘"non-essential" activities: activities that occur outside the classroom and are not considered essential components of a university education, yet are truly vital to learning critical skills of life.

The intent of program is to explore and enhance UW students’ leadership capabilities, and to help students gain knowledge and develop skills in leadership on campus and within the community.

Developed at the University of Edinburgh, SLICCs promote student ownership of their learning by allowing students to co-create their learning experience, leading to deeper student engagement.

Christine Kampen Robinson presented a workshop offered by the Centre for Career Action (CCA) to undergrads and grads to help them identify their skills, abilities, and potential areas of growth, and help them convey these clearly and confidently to employers.

Steve Balaban (SAF) and his students describedand demonstratedsome of the various exciting, interactive exercises that Steve plans for his students to help them make sense of concepts related to finance and help them develop skills they'll need outside the classroom.