Abstract
Experiential learning (EL) is critical for developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. However, there are significant structural and systemic challenges for students to access experiential learning. We need to expand and enhance equitable pathways by reducing barriers, decolonizing experiential learning, creating hands-on approaches that integrate action and reflection and connect trainees with community partners. This is urgent given complex global challenges posed by climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). This paper discusses the Advancing Transdisciplinary Experiential Learning (ATEL) partnership that brings together academic, public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to support innovative transdisciplinary approaches to build an effective research training experience for students and postdoctoral researchers, mobilize innovative CCA practices, and enhance DRR in communities via EL in curricular and co-curricular contexts. The partnership will develop a continuum of transdisciplinary EL activities that span a variety of methods and approaches. These will include work-integrated learning, creative arts and performance practices, land-based and nature-based learning, media communication, digital storytelling, case study analyses, community-based research, art-based research, and more.
Presenters
Julie L. DroletProfessor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Experiential Learning, Transdisciplinary, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Training
