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Experiential Learning Cycle
Active experimentation -
our visioning and planning of new experiences as we take what we have
learned and apply it to a new situation in our lives. Here is the place that we
PLAN new ways of doing things. We often ask the question "Why not?" or "What
next?" .
Abstract conceptualization-
our naming of particular experiences as we categorize organize, and make
connections between what we have brought together and social systems that make
up our worlds. Here is the place that we start to ANALYZE things and develop
theory. We often ask the question - "Why?"
Concrete experience -
our history of personal experiences as we recall them through our bodies,
our minds, our hearts, and our spirits. Here is the place that we DO things and
develop our senses, our words, our emotions, our basic beliefs. We often ask
the question "What?"
Reflective observation -
our conscious and unconscious awareness of our experience and the
experience of others, as we step back from what happens and reflect from a less
engaged position. Here is the place that we REFLECT on things and develop
meaning and interpretation. We often ask the question "How?"
Action Research
Design
- October-December 1991
Drawing on past experience, reflection, and analysis, PLAN a woman. positive
activity that makes sense within your program. Attend the first workshop to
talk with others and gain information that will allow you to actively
experiment in your own program.
- January-March 1992
Using the plan as a framework, DO your woman-positive activity. Remain
aware of your bodies, minds, hearts and spirits. Use the coordinating
researcher's first visit to move further into reflection.
- April-June 1992
Talking
with others and writing about your experience, allow yourself to REFLECT on
what you have experienced and observed. Attend the second workshop to talk with
other women about their reflection, interpretation, and ideas for
documentation.
- September-November 1992
Using what you have learned from your own experience, develop your
documentation and read the documentation developed by others. Attend the third
workshop to collaborative ANALYZE what happened in the overall project
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