The playground of discovery

How can we ever know if an idea in our head is likely to be true or false, certain or uncertain, likely or unlikely, correct or incorrect, unless we say it aloud or write it down, until we get to hear it for ourselves?

The definition of experiential learning is a process whereby a person has an experience that they then reflect on before acting upon this layered learning in some way.

In a group setting, if people share these reflections on their own lived experience, they not only learn from the process but allow others to learn from it too.

Here’s someone explaining their experience of this approach to learning:

“I’ve been introduced to an idea. This idea is completely new territory to me. I’ve never thought about it before in my life, and I’m going to attempt to make sense of it. I’m going to open my mouth and something is going to come out. I haven’t got a clue what it’s going to be, but as soon as I hear what I’m saying, what is coming out of my mouth, I’ll know if I’m on the right track or not. Because I know myself well enough to know if I’m telling the truth or a load of claptrap. This is the best way to learn for me: to actually say something aloud and then work out if it’s true or not.”

How often do you get a chance to experiment with your beliefs and ideas in a non-judgemental environment?