Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet; Kim Nankivell, Purdue University Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet

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upongraduation. By implementing experiential learning in various courses at various levels aneffective program-wide assessment method can be established and faculty will have theopportunity to learn and implement the EL standards both in coursework and throughout theprogram.Communication BenefitsThe students benefit from the multifaceted learning experience, which is strengthened by peer-to-peer interaction, employer-to-learner interaction, and teacher-to-learner interaction. Theteacher-to-learner interaction takes place in scheduled face-to-face meetings and through weeklylogs submitted by the learner. The instructor has the opportunity to respond to logs for moreclarification. The learner, through log submissions, has the opportunity to synthesize