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Article

Experiential Learning Labs for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era

by
David Ernesto Salinas-Navarro
1,*,
Agatha Clarice Da Silva-Ovando
2 and
Jaime Alberto Palma-Mendoza
3,*
1
Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Augusto Rodín 498, Mexico City 03920, Mexico
2
Centro de Operaciones Logísticas, Universidad Privada Boliviana, Cochabamba, Bolivia
3
School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City 14380, Mexico
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 707; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070707 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 12 May 2024 / Revised: 15 June 2024 / Accepted: 25 June 2024 / Published: 28 June 2024

Abstract

The post-pandemic era shaped by COVID-19 has compelled universities to reimagine their learning experiences, adapting to new educational requirements and heightened expectations. However, this transformation brings forth novel pedagogical requirements and learning limitations. In today’s educational landscape, learners seek active and relevant learning experiences that seamlessly integrate interactivity, crisis awareness, and global challenges tied to a resilience and sustainability perspective. To address this imperative, our work introduces an experiential learning lab to articulate Kolb’s experiential learning cycle and authentic assessment principles. By incorporating real-world events as study scenarios, higher-order skill challenges, and self-regulated learning in alignment with reflective and practical activities, we aim to enhance students’ engagement and learning relevance. To illustrate practical implementation, we propose a case study methodology regarding an experiential learning lab for operations management education. Specifically, we delve into a case study centred around the Social Lab for Sustainable Logistics, involving a circular economy challenge as a learning experience during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary results indicate that the experiential learning lab helped to create the learning experience in alignment with intended learning outcomes. However, further instances of such learning experiences are necessary to explore the contribution and applicability of the lab across diverse settings and disciplines.
Keywords: authentic assessment; COVID-19; educational innovation; experiential learning; higher education; supply chain management; logistics; sustainable development authentic assessment; COVID-19; educational innovation; experiential learning; higher education; supply chain management; logistics; sustainable development

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Salinas-Navarro, D.E.; Da Silva-Ovando, A.C.; Palma-Mendoza, J.A. Experiential Learning Labs for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era. Educ. Sci. 2024, 14, 707. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070707

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Salinas-Navarro DE, Da Silva-Ovando AC, Palma-Mendoza JA. Experiential Learning Labs for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era. Education Sciences. 2024; 14(7):707. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070707

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Salinas-Navarro, David Ernesto, Agatha Clarice Da Silva-Ovando, and Jaime Alberto Palma-Mendoza. 2024. "Experiential Learning Labs for the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era" Education Sciences 14, no. 7: 707. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070707

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