Experiential Learning In Middle Stage Education From The Precepts Of National Education Policy 2020: A Study Of Rajouri District

Abstract

Experiential learning is a dynamic and student-centered teaching approach that emphasizes learning through direct experience, reflection, and application. Rooted in the educational philosophies of thinkers like John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and David Kolb, experiential learning encourages active participation, where students engage in meaningful activities that simulate real-life scenarios. Rather than passively receiving information, learners are involved in exploring, experimenting, solving problems, and reflecting on their experiences to construct knowledge. Experiential learning occurs through activities such as playing outdoors, imaginative and creative expression through art, music and dance, exploration of nature and the child’s surrounding environment. In this paper light is thrown on the teaching pedagogy used by the teachers to promote experiential learning in classroom at middle stage, identify the challenges faced by teachers during the conduct of experiential learning in the classroom at middle stage and suggest educational implications on the basis of the findings.