Open AccessProfessional Enrichment And Experiential Learning For Business Students
Author(s) -
Elizabeth C. Ekmekjian,
Virginia Anne Taylor
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of college teaching and learning/journal of college teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2157-894X
pISSN - 1544-0389
DOI - 10.19030/tlc.v1i8.1975
Subject(s) - experiential learning , active learning (machine learning) , psychology , mathematics education , pedagogy , professional development , critical thinking , higher education , knowledge management , medical education , computer science , political science , medicine , artificial intelligence , law
College faculty members are faced with continuous challenges each day. The communication of knowledge and motivation and participation of students remains a goal of all. This paper discusses these issues and reports on the progress of one business college’s efforts for continuous improvement. At the William Paterson University, Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business we recently implemented a new professional enrichment program designed to enhance a student’s college education with active learning activities inside and outside the classroom. The active learning approach emphasizes the students' role in constructing knowledge by engaging in inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving in a collaborative framework. Specific program examples are presented.