Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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Application of Experiential Learning Theory to Medical Education

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  • Chae, Sujin (Department of Medical Education, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine)
  • 채수진 (가톨릭관동대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실)
  • Received : 2020.05.06
  • Accepted : 2020.06.19
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

This paper examined the principles of experiential learning theory (ELT) relevant to learning from experience and introduces examples which were applied to medical education from a theoretical perspective. The experiential learning theory encompasses the theories of Dewey, Kolb, and Schon, whose key ideas highlight the continuity of experience, interaction of experience, and reflection. According to ELT, growth is education, and education is a reconstruction of experience. Experiential learning is a way of thinking about the educational process by constructing meaningful learning through reflection-in-action. This paper examines the learning principles of ELT and presents practical examples of the application of ELT and its implications for medical education. An in-depth understanding and application of ELT could benefit the field of medical education.

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