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Key journals

Some key journals containing research on experiential learning to get you started:

Current trends in experiential learning

A collection of resources detailing trending topics in experiential learning.

Reflection

View of Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses: Using Structured Reflection within Experiential Learning to Enable Widening Participation Students’ Transitions Through and Beyond Higher Education.
Speirs, N., Riley, S., & McCabe, G., (2017). View of Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses: Using Structured Reflection within Experiential Learning to Enable Widening Participation Students’ Transitions Through and Beyond Higher Education. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 5(2), 51-57.
Positioning critical reflection within cooperative education: A transactional model
Lucas, P. (2017). Positioning critical reflection within cooperative education: A transactional model. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 3, 257-268.

Developing employability skills and competencies

Using the student lifecycle approach to enhance employability: An example from Criminology and Criminal Justice (Special Issue)
Bates, L., & Hayes, H. (2017). Using the student lifecycle approach to enhance employability: An example from Criminology and Criminal Justice. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, Special Issue,18(2), 141-151.
Experiential learning: Helping students to become ‘career-ready’
Spanjaard, D., Hall, T., & Stegemann, N. (2018). Experiential learning: Helping students to become ‘career-ready’. Australasian Marketing Journal (AMJ), 26(2), 163-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ausmj.2018.04.003
Employability skills, personal qualities, and early employment problems of entry-level auditors: Perspectives from employers, lecturers, auditors, and students
Yet-Mee Lim, Teck Heang Lee, Ching Seng Yap & Chui Ching Ling. (2016). Employability skills, personal qualities, and early employment problems of entry-level auditors: Perspectives from employers, lecturers, auditors, and students, Journal of Education for Business, 91:4, 185-192, DOI: 10.1080/08832323.2016.1153998
Developing graduate employability skills and attributes: Curriculum enhancement through work-integrated learning
Rowe, A., & Zegwaard, K.E. (2017). Developing graduate employability skills and attributes: Curriculum enhancement through work-integrated learning. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 18(2), 87-99.

Intercultural awareness and global learning

Intercultural Communication for Professional Development: Creative Approaches in Higher Education
Mesh, L. J. (2016). Intercultural communication for professional development: Creative approaches in higher education Research-publishing.net. La Grange des Noyes, 25110 Voillans, France. Retrieved from http://sfx.scholarsportal.info/guelph/docview/1968427664?accountid=11233
Developing global-ready graduates: The CANEU-COOP experience
McRae, N., Ramji, K., Lu, L., & Lesperance, M. (2016). Developing global-ready graduates: The CANEU-COOP experience. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 17(4), 377-386.

Curricular

A collection of resources on experiential learning opportunities within the classroom

The Additive Effects of Semistructured Classroom Activities on Student Learning: An Application of Classroom-Based Experiential Learning Techniques
Hamer, L. (2000). The Additive Effects of Semistructured Classroom Activities on Student Learning: An Application of Classroom-Based Experiential Learning Techniques. Journal of Marketing Education, 22(1), 25–34. https://doi.org/10.1177/0273475300221004
Experiential education in the undergraduate curriculum.
Katula, R. A., & Threnhauser, E. (1999). Experiential education in the undergraduate curriculum. Communication Education, 48(3), 238–255. https://doi.org/10.1080/03634529909379172
Experiential Learning in International Business Education.
Paul, P., & Mukhopadhyay, K. (2005). Experiential Learning in International Business Education. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 16(2), 7–25. https://doi.org/10.1300/J066v16n02_02

Co-operative education

Co-operative Education Manual: A Guide to Planning and Implementing Co-operative Education Programs in Post-Secondary Institutions.
Angerilli, N., Bekkering, B., Crichton, A., Giles, A., Joyner, J., Lumsden, B., … Thomas, J. (2000). Co-operative Education Manual: A Guide to Planning and Implementing Co-operative Education Programs in Post-Secondary Institutions. Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.
Exploring cooperative education students’ performance and success: A case study
Nevison, C., & Pretti, Judene. (2016). Exploring cooperative education students’ performance and success: A case study. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 17(3), 325-335.
Analyzing student and employer satisfaction with cooperative education through multiple data sources
Jiang, Y.H., Lee, S.W.Y., & Golab, L. (2015). Analyzing student and employer satisfaction with cooperative education through multiple data sources. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 16(4), 225-240.

Practica

The Clinical/Practicum Experience in Professional Preparation: Preliminary Findings.
Ralph, E. G., Walker, K., & Wimmer, R. (2008). The Clinical/Practicum Experience in Professional Preparation: Preliminary Findings. McGill Journal of Education (Online); Montreal, 43(2), 157–172.
The Impact of a Service-Learning Project on Student Awareness of Homelessness, Civic Attitudes and Stereotypes Toward the Homeless
Buch, K., & Harden, S. (2011). The Impact of a Service-Learning Project on Student Awareness of Homelessness, Civic Attitudes and Stereotypes Toward the Homeless. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 15(3), 45-61.
The Practicum: The Place of Experience?
White S., Forgasz R. (2016) The Practicum: The Place of Experience?. In: Loughran J., Hamilton M. (eds) International Handbook of Teacher Education. Springer, Singapore.

Applied research

Community college students and applied research
Zúñiga, S. F. (2009). Community college students and applied research. CSSHE Professional File, (30), 1-20.
Creating a better tomorrow: Teaching applied cultural anthropological research by reimagining service learning and community engagement.
Copeland, T., Ploessel, D., McNeece, A., Kennett, C., Lee, V., Karges, D., & Lyles, H. (2016). Creating a better tomorrow: Teaching applied cultural anthropological research by reimagining service learning and community engagement. Annals of Anthropological Practice, 40(2), 230-245. doi:10.1111/napa.12104

Field courses

The Utility and Organization of a College Field Course: Examining National Park Management
Tueth, M. W., & Wikle, T. A. (2000). The utility and organization of a college field course: Examining national park management. Journal of Geography, 99(2), 57-66. doi:10.1080/00221340008978957

Service-learning

Perspective Transformation and International Service-Learning: An Insider’s Look Through Stephanie’s Story
Webster, N., & Arends, J. H. (2012). Perspective Transformation and International Service-Learning: An Insider’s Look Through Stephanie’s Story. Journal of College and Character, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.1515/jcc-2012-1800
Innovative practices in service-learning and curricular engagement
Bringle, R. G., & Hatcher, J. A. (2009). Innovative practices in service-learning and curricular engagement. New Directions for Higher Education, 2009(147), 37–46. https://doi.org/10.1002/he.356
Educating for Informed Community Involvement
Bringle, R. G., & Steinberg, K. (2010). Educating for Informed Community Involvement. American Journal of Community Psychology, 46(3–4), 428–441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-010-9340-y

Co-Curricular

A collection of resources on experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Learning Beyond the Science Classroom: A Roadmap to Success
Starr, L., & Minchella, D. (2016). Learning Beyond the Science Classroom: A Roadmap to Success. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research, 17(1), 52–57.

Paraprofessional roles

The Peer Helper Program at the University of Guelph: Analysis of Skills Objectives
Desmarais, S., Evers, F., Hazelden, O., Schnarr, L., and Whiteside, B. (2013). The Peer Helper Program at the University of Guelph: Analysis of Skills Objectives. Toronto: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.
Training Peer Facilitators for Community Service Learning Leadership
Chesler, M. A., Kellman-Fritz, J., & Knife-Gould, A. (2003). Training Peer Facilitators for Community Service Learning Leadership. Michigan Journal of Service Learning, 9(2), 59-76. Retrieved from https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/mjcsl/3239521.0009.206/1

Incubators/accelerators

Accelerators as authentic training experiences for nascent entrepreneurs.
Miles, M. P., de Vries, H., Harrison, G., Bliemel, M., de Klerk, S., & Kasouf, C. J. (2017). Accelerators as authentic training experiences for nascent entrepreneurs. Education + Training, 59(7/8), 811–824. https://doi.org/10.1108/ET-01-2017-0007

Work-study positions

On-campus student employment: Intentional learning outcomes
Broughton, E. A., & Otto, S. K. (1999). On-campus student employment: Intentional learning outcomes. Journal of College Student Development; Baltimore, 40(1), 87. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/195172440/citation/39BC16BC08164F1DPQ/39

Internships

Internship and the Nova Scotia Government experience
Dodge, R. B., & McKeough, M. (2003). Internship and the Nova Scotia Government experience. Education + Training, 45(1), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910310459662
Undergraduate Business Internships and Career Success: Are They Related?
Gault, J., Redington, J., & Schlager, T. (2000). Undergraduate Business Internships and Career Success: Are They Related? Journal of Marketing Education, 22(1), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.1177/0273475300221006
What is an internship? Inventory and analysis of “internship” opportunities available to postsecondary students in Ontario
Stirling, A., Kerr, G., Banwell, J., MacPherson, E., Bandealy, A., & Battaglia, A. (2014). What is an internship? Inventory and analysis of “internship” opportunities available to postsecondary students in Ontario. Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.

Pedagogy

A collection of resources on the foundational concepts and theory in experiential learning.

Chapter 9: Experiential Learning Theory: Previous Research and New Directions (eBook)
Sternberg, R., Zhang, L. (2011). Experiential Learning Theory: Previous Research and New Directions. In Kolb, D., Boyatzis, R., & Mainemelis, C. (Eds.), Perspectives on Thinking, Learning and Cognitive Styles. Mahwah, N.J: Routledge.

David A. Kolb

Learning Styles and Learning Spaces: Enhancing Experiential Learning in Higher Education
Kolb, A. Y., & Kolb, D. A. (2005). Learning Styles and Learning Spaces: Enhancing Experiential Learning in Higher Education. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 4(2), 193–212.
Facilitating Experiential Learning: Observations and Reflections
Kolb, D. A. and Lewis, L. H. (1986), Facilitating experiential learning: Observations and reflections. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1986: 99-107. doi:10.1002/ace.36719863012
On Becoming an Experiential Educator: The Educator Role Profile
Kolb, A., Kolb, D., Passarelli, A., & Sharma, G. (2014). On becoming an experiential educator: The educator role profile. Simulation & Gaming, 45(2), 204-234. doi:10.1177/1046878114534383

John Dewey

Background/history of experiential learning

A collection of resources that will provide a foundational knowledge of what experiential learning is and its benefits.

Realising the educational worth of integrating work experiences in higher education
Billett, S. (2009). Realising the educational worth of integrating work experiences in higher education. Studies in Higher Education, 34(7), 827–843. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070802706561
The Impact of Experiential Learning Programs on Student Success
Canadian Council on Learning. (2009). The Impact of Experiential Learning Programs on Student Success (No. 2).
The Power of Experiential Education
Eyler, J. (2009). The Power of Experiential Education. Liberal Education, 95(4), 24–31.
Pursuing Franklin’s Dream: Philosophical and Historical Roots of Service-Learning.
Harkavy, I., & Hartley, M. (2010). Pursuing Franklin’s Dream: Philosophical and Historical Roots of Service-Learning. American Journal of Community Psychology; Macon, 46(3–4), 418–427. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-010-9341-x
Practice-Based Learning in Higher Education: Jostling Cultures
Kennedy, M., Billett, S., Gherardi, S., & Grealish, L. (2015). Practice-Based Learning in Higher Education: Jostling Cultures. In Practice-based Learning in Higher Education (pp. 1–13). Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9502-9_1

Ministry resources

A collection of resources documenting government guidelines and practices for experiential learning opportunities both provincially and nationally.

Council of Ontario Universities

Bringing Life to Learning at Ontario Universities
Council of Ontario Universities. (2014). Bringing Life to Learning at Ontario Universities, 1-31. Retrieved from http://cou.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/COU-Experiential-Learning-Report-2014.pdf

Government of Ontario

Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: A Shared Responsibility.
The Premier's Highly Skilled Workforce Expert Panel. (2016). Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: A Shared Responsibility.
Understanding the Realities: Youth Employment in Canada – Interim report of the Expert Panel on Youth Employment, 2016
Bedar, V., MacKenzie, A., Cameron, P., Bews, R., Gulati, S., Longo, M.E, Champagne, M.R., Lopez, G.B. (2016). Understanding the Realities: Youth Employment in Canada – Interim report of the Expert Panel on Youth Employment, 2016.

Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO)

A Practical Guide for Work-Integrated Learning
Stirling, A., Kerr, G., Banwell, J., MacPherson, E., & Heron, A. (2016). A Practical Guide for Work-Integrated Learning: Effective Practices to Enhance the Educational Quality of Structured Work Experiences Offered through Colleges and Universities. Toronto: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.
Work-Integrated Learning and Postsecondary Graduates: The Perspective of Ontario Employers
Sattler, P. & Peters, J. (2012). Work-Integrated Learning and Postsecondary Graduates: The Perspective of Ontario Employers. Toronto: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.
Work-Integrated Learning in Ontario’s Postsecondary Sector: The Experience of Ontario Graduates
Sattler, P., & Peters, J. (2013). Work-Integrated Learning in Ontario’s Postsecondary Sector: The Experience of Ontario Graduates. Toronto: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.
Maximizing Opportunity, Mitigating Risk: Aligning Law, Policy and Practice to Strengthen Work-Integrated Learning in Ontario
Turcotte, J. F., Nichols, L., & Philipps, L. (2016). Maximizing Opportunity, Mitigating Risk: Aligning Law, Policy and Practice to Strengthen Work-Integrated Learning in Ontario. Toronto: Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.

Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities

Strengthening Ontario’s centres of creativity, innovation and knowledge: a discussion paper on innovation to make our university and college system stronger
Ontario, & Ministry of Training, C. and U. (2012). Strengthening Ontario’s centres of creativity, innovation and knowledge: a discussion paper on innovation to make our university and college system stronger. Toronto, ON: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Accessibility and inclusion in experiential learning

A collection of resources giving insight into the importance of accessibility considerations in both curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities.

Accessibility

Consideration of Student Accessibility When Teaching Outside the Classroom
Barker, D. & Stier, J. (n.d.). Consideration of Student Accessibility When Teaching Outside the Classroom.
Work-based learning experiences help students with disabilities transition to careers: A case study of University of Washington projects
Bellman, S., Burgstahler, S., & Ladner, R. (2014). Work-based learning experiences help students with disabilities transition to careers: A case study of University of Washington projects. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 48(3), 399–405. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-131780
Enhancing Out-of-Class Opportunities for Students with Disabilities.
Johnson, D. (n.d.). Enhancing Out-of-Class Opportunities for Students with Disabilities. New Directions for Student Services, 2000(91), 41–53. https://doi.org/10.1002/ss.9104
Beyond the Classroom: Internships and Students with Special Needs
Severance, T. A., & Starr, P. J. (2011). Beyond the Classroom: Internships and Students with Special Needs. Teaching Sociology, 39(2), 200–207. https://doi.org/10.1177/0092055X11399560

Inclusion from an intercultural lens

Diversity Through Inclusive Practice: An Evolving Toolkit for Creating Inclusive Processes, Spaces & Events
The Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (FemNorthNet) & DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN-RAFH) of Canada. (2014). Diversity through Inclusive Practice – A Toolkit for Creating Inclusive Processes, Spaces & Events. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women, FemNorthNet Project.
Developing Students’ Cultural Intelligence Through an Experiential Learning Activity
Lada, H.K., Hunter, J. (2016). Developing Students’ Cultural Intelligence Through an Experiential Learning Activity. Journal of Marketing Education, 39(1), 30-46.
Northern Exposures: Models of Experiential Learning in Indigenous Education
O'Connor, K.B. (2009). Northern Exposures: Models of Experiential Learning in Indigenous Education. Journal of Experiential Education, 31(3), 415-419.
Our Words, Our Ways: Teaching First Nations, Metis and Inuit Learners
Alberta Learning. (2005). Our Words, Our Ways: Teaching First Nations, Metis and Inuit Learners. Retrieved from http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED491527

Globetrotting or Global Citizenship? Perils and Potential of International Experiential Learning by Rebecca Tiessen (Editor); Robert Huish (Editor)
ISBN: 9781442616707
Publication Date: 2014

Intercultural maturity

A Development Model of Intercultural Maturity
King, P. M. & Baxter Magolda, M. B. (2005). A Developmental Model of Intercultural Maturity. Journal of College Student Development 46(6), 571-592. Johns Hopkins University Press.
Exploring the Relationship between Undergraduate Service-Learning Experiences and Global Perspective-Taking
Engberg, M.E., & Fox, K. (2011). Exploring the Relationship between Undergraduate Service-Learning Experiences and Global Perspective-Taking, Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 48(1), 85-105, DOI: 10.2202/1949-6605.6192

International opportunities

A collection of resources that provide concrete information on what opportunities and information is available to support domestic students partaking in international opportunities, as well as the impact of experiential learning on international students seeking employment.

Community Service Learning as Critical Curriculum: Promoting International Students’ Second Language Practices
Chao, X. (2016). Community Service Learning as Critical Curriculum: Promoting International Students’ Second Language Practices. Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 13(4), 289–318. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427587.2016.1173513
Professional international service learning as an international service learning opportunity appropriate for graduate or professional students
Lightfoot, E., & Lee, H. (2015). Professional international service learning as an international service learning opportunity appropriate for graduate or professional students. The International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives. 14(1), 32-41.
Act Local or Global?: Comparing Student Experiences in Domestic and International Service-Learning Programs
Niehaus, E., & Crain, L. K. (2013). Act Local or Global?: Comparing Student Experiences in Domestic and International Service-Learning Programs. Faculty Publications in Educational Administration, 34, 31-40.
Three Empowering Curricular Innovations for Service‐Learning in ESL Programs
Perren, J., Grove, N., & Thornton, J. (2013). Three Empowering Curricular Innovations for Service‐Learning in ESL Programs. TESOL Journal, 4(3), 463–486. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.95

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