Experiential Learning (Innovative Pedagogy under NEP 2020): Transform Educational System towards Learner Centred Education

Abstract

The present review paper focus on innovative teaching /learning pedagogies under NEP 2020(Experiential Learning) promotes the students centered learning. To fulfil the aim of the paper the researcher reviews the several studies and on the basis of the findings of the studies, the results conclude that experiential learning promotes the problem-solving skill, group learning, critical thinking, scientific enquiry and other aspects of the learning. Experiential learning is a student-centred learning approach that develops all the domains of learning (Cognitive, affective, and Psychomotor) while other approaches focus only on cognitive development. There are many models and concepts of experiential learning that are given by John Dewey, Montessory, Frobel, Kurt Lewin, Jean Piaget etc. A 4-stage model Given by David Kolb (1984) is more popular model is having 4 stages of experiential Learning. In Indian context NEP 2020, CBSE focuses on to transform Indian educational system toward experiential Learning, the core principle of experiential learning is to connect the students learning with real word situations.