An Exploratory Study about the Role of Experiential Learning for Developing Professional Skills at Higher Education
This study explores the learning experiences of postgraduate students pursuing master's degree in higher education. The assessment students enrolled in the course "Application of Computer in Research" observed through semi-structured observations. These observations contained 16 weeks (4 days a week). The observation tool was validated through five experts' opinions, and a mock observation was conducted in order to ensure the reliability of the tool. The researcher deeply observed the students' learning experiences daily by tasks, activities and discussions in which they were involved by the teacher—the analysis procedures controlled through coding, memos and themes generation. The study findings revealed that experiential learning provided students with some important skills that enhance their learning in a better way. The study contributed to the field of education at a higher level than postgraduates might be handled through active learning because active learning may indulge new visions, ideas for creative work and transferring those ideas through reflection by involving students in the activities in which they do the tasks by themselves.
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Experiential Learning, Learning Experiences, Postgraduates, Active Learning, Higher Education, Practical Approach
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(1) Sidrah Ilyas
PhD Scholar, Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Mahvish Fatima Kashif
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Hafiza Sadiya Iqbal
Lecturer, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.