Yonago Acta medica 2003;46:57–64
Experiential Education in the English Classroom
Timothy L. Wiltshire
Department of Fundamental Nursing, School of Health Science, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago 683-8503 Japan
In this paper, the idea of experiential education is explored. Language learning has often been the way by which other subjects or ideas can be learned. In the English classroom, and essentially with any classroom, it is possible to allow students to discover things which would normally be experienced only outside the classroom. This is possible through video, role-playing and other techniques which help students to empathize with other people as a form of practice before they actually come in contact with anyone. This is especially important in the medical profession where practicum is an integral part of the learning process before actual contact with patients is allowed. An explanation and some examples of teaching in the English classroom are given in the Discussion.
Key words: experience; English; classroom; education; learning methods; teaching
