Student Roles in Experiential Learning

 When learners choose to actively participate in the process of learning, they are exhibiting characteristics of experiential learning. This means that learners actively shape the course of their education. In 2010, Wurdinger and Carlson In 2010, Wurdinger and Carlson

Students will work on issues that are societal, personal, and practical: In order to make experiential learning relevant and meaningful for students, some examples of these activities are involves real-world issues that are important in terms of application, society, or personal life. For instance, students who are passionate about a particular local issue can take part in a community service project.
As long as students advance in their study, they will be given freedom in the classroom: The focus of the learning process is the student, and students.As long as they are making progress in their learning, they are allowed to experiment and explore with various methods.

Students will frequently need to participate in demanding and hard settings in order to learn: Practical, real-world experiences that can be difficult are frequently a part of experiential learning. and demand that pupils solve problems and get beyond barriers. For instance, students might take part in a field research in a remote area, which could be difficult given the local climate and physical circumstances.
The main method of assessment will be students' self-evaluations of their own learning progress or success: Self-evaluations by students of their own learning progress or accomplishments serve as the main method of assessment. It is urged of students to think back on their education and assess their own development and accomplishments. This self-evaluation serves as the main way in which the course is assessed.

Students will gain knowledge from their education and develop an openness to change. Students that participate in experiential learning are more likely to have a growth attitude and be adaptable. As a result of the learning process, they will become more independent of their teachers and more dependent on their colleagues. They will also gain research skills and the capacity to critically assess their own performance.