experiential curriculum
nounUK /ɪkˌspɪəriˈenʃəl kəˈrɪkjʊləm/
US /ɪkˌspɪriˈenʃəl kəˈrɪkjələm/
A plan for learning where you learn by doing things, not just by reading.
The science class uses an experiential curriculum, so students grow plants and watch them every day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A school program that includes real-world practice like trips, projects, and jobs.
The camp's experiential curriculum lets kids build a small garden and cook their own lunch.
3. A teaching plan that focuses on direct experience instead of lectures.
Teachers redesigned the course as an experiential curriculum with weekly outdoor lessons.
4. A set of activities where students learn skills by trying them in real situations.
The internship is part of the university's experiential curriculum for business students.