Uncomfortably learning: risking experiential learning

Sherman Young

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-74579-4_15

Uncomfortably learning: risking experiential learning

Sherman Young

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Abstract

This provocation reflects on the potential of new (and often uncomfortable) experiences to facilitate transformational learning and frames international experiential activities as a way to ensure that students leave their comfort zone. However, there is a risk that universities can be overly cautious in their approach and this chapter argues that—whilst needing to look after student well-being—universities have the responsibility to ensure that they do not stifle learning by equating uncomfortable experiences with unsafe ones.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The globalisation of higher education
Subtitle of host publication	developing internationalised education research and practice
Editors	Timothy Hall, Tonia Gray, Gregory Downey, Michael Singh
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Pages	255-264
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319745794
ISBN (Print)	9783319745787
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74579-4_15
Publication status	Published - 2018

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experiential learning
risk
comfort zone

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Uncomfortably learning: risking experiential learning. / Young, Sherman.
The globalisation of higher education: developing internationalised education research and practice. ed. / Timothy Hall; Tonia Gray; Gregory Downey; Michael Singh. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018. p. 255-264.

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