Experiential Learning Definition Framework
| MCU Reporting Criteria | Ministry Guiding Principles (MAESD, 2017) | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| The experience is a component of courses in programs. | The student is in a workplace or simulated workplace.
The student is exposed to authentic demands that improve their employability, interpersonal skills, and transition to the workforce. |
Takes that form of Work-Integrated Learning or Other EL Activity |
| The experience is structured and meaningful, i.e., verified or evaluated and counts towards course credit or credential completion (see Table 1: Guiding Principles and Checklist for Experiential Learning). | The experience is structured with purposeful and meaningful activities.
The student applies university or college program knowledge and/or essential employability skills. The experience includes self-assessment and evaluation of the student’s performance and learning outcomes by the employer and/or university/college. The experience counts towards credit or credential completion OR is formally recognized by the college or university as meeting the five criteria above. |
Takes that form of Work-Integrated Learning or Other EL Activity |
| The experience is tracked at the individual level | The experience counts towards credit or credential completion OR is formally recognized by the college or university as meeting the five criteria above. | Is a formal part of the program or a course |
| The experience is available to all students enrolled in the program | – | Is a formal part of the program or a course |
