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Experiential Education

About Experiential Education

Experiential  Education refers to learning activities that involve the learner in the process  of  active engagement with, and critical reflection about, phenomena being studied (NSEE, 1997).

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Eight Principles of Good Practice in Experiential Education

The  National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) has identified Eight Principles of Good Practice that can be applied to any experiential learning activity.

  • Intention
  • Preparedness and Planning
  • Authenticity
  • Reflection
  • Orientation and Training
  • Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Acknowledgment

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Susan Scheckel

Susan Scheckel Throws a Humanist’s Hat Into the Ring

Susan Scheckel, Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, is on a mission. She’s committed to showing that education in the humanities provides invaluable training in the acquisition of real-world skills.

Susan Scheckel Throws a Humanist’s Hat Into the RingSusan Scheckel, Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, is on a mission. She’s committed to showing that education in the humanities provides invaluable training in the acquisition of real-world skills.... Learn More
Kamazima Lwiza

Kamazima Lwiza and SoMas Bring Drone Boats to Setauket Harbor Day

Drs. Roger Flood, Kamazima Lwiza, Mary Scranton and PhD student Sarah Nickford attended the Setauket Harbor Day on September 23rd and provided a hands-on demonstration of a drone boat.

Kamazima Lwiza and SoMas Bring Drone Boats to Setauket Harbor DayDrs. Roger Flood, Kamazima Lwiza, Mary Scranton and PhD student Sarah Nickford attended the Setauket Harbor Day on September 23rd and provided a hands-on demonstration of a drone boat.... Learn More
Sotirios Mamalis

Sotirios Mamalis, assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department works with undergraduate researchers

Stony Brook is committed to providing hands-on, research-focused learning experiences for its undergraduates as early as their freshman year, and it stands among 10 universities nationwide that are recognized by the National Science Foundation for combining undergraduate education and research.

Sotirios Mamalis, assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department works with undergraduate researchersStony Brook is committed to providing hands-on, research-focused learning experiences for its undergraduates as early as their freshman year, and it stands among 10 universities nationwide that are recognized by the National Science Foundation for combining undergraduate education and research.... Learn More
Tony Scarlatos

Computer science faculty member Tony Scarlatos teaches Benevolent Computing in the department’s Multimedia Lab

CSE/ISE 391 Benevolent Computing, offered by the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, explores the phenomenon of software applications that leverage social and interactive technology and mobile computing to effect positive social outcomes

Computer science faculty member Tony Scarlatos teaches Benevolent Computing in the department’s Multimedia LabCSE/ISE 391 Benevolent Computing, offered by the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, explores the phenomenon of software applications that leverage social and interactive technology and mobile computing to effect positive social outcomes... Learn More