Learning by doing

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Preface to the first edition (1998) Foreword Chapter 1 Introduction Why use this guide? How to use the guide Is this guide enough? Chapter 2 Experiential learning theory Overview of experimental learning theory Further reading Chapter 3 Learning styles Further reading Chapter 4 Practical methods to implement the experiential learning cycle 4.1 Planning for Experience 4.2 Increasing awareness of experience 4.3 Reviewing and reflecting upon experience 4.4 Providing substitute experiences Chapter 5 Case studies of the application of experiential learning methods 5.1 Self-assessment of welding skills 5.3 Computer-based simulations in biology 5.4 A training course for new lecturers in higher education 5.5 "Thirty Second Theatre" 5.6 Communication skills on a Basic Nursing course 5.7 Self-directed development for further education lecturers 5.8 The use of learning journals in engineering 5.9 Experience-led learning on the City and Guilds 730 Chapter 6 Learning to use experiential methods 6.1 Assumptions about using experiential learning methods 6.2 Problems with experiential learning methods 6.3 Advice on running the workshops 6.4 Workshop 1: Learning sequences and - experiential learning 6.5 Workshop 2: Learning styles 6.7 Workshop 4: Case studies in experiential learning 6.8 Workshop 5: Course design for experiential learning 6.9 Experiential learning: A one-day workshop