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Using active and experiential methods

Traditional approaches to learning focus on feeding the brain knowledge and relying on written information, this makes the learner passive. In contrast, active and experiential methods are designed to engage the whole person (body, emotions, sense, intellect) in the learning process.

Active learning is concerned with experience (of doing and observing) and dialogue (with self and others). it is also concerned with how learning can be translated into sustainable change to work practice.

“Few training providers can truly claim to appeal across the board like Forum Interactive does.”

Sandy Wilkie,
Staff Development Manager,
University of St Andrews