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THE IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND REFLECTION

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King, Alison.“ From Sage on the Stage to Guide on the Side.” College Teaching, vol. 41, no. 1, 1993, pp. 30 – 35.

Kolb, Alice Y., and David A. Kolb. The Experiential Educator: Principles and Practices of Experiential Learning. Experience Based Learning Systems, 2017.

Saad, Lydia.“ Historically Low Faith in U. S. Institutions Continues.” Gallup, 6 July 2023, https:// news. gallup. com / poll / 508169 / historically-low-faith-institutions-continues. aspx.

Weimer, Maryellen.“ Four Levels of Student Reflection.” Faculty Focus, 26 June 2012, https:// www. facultyfocus. com / articles / teaching-and-learning / four-levels-of-student-reflection /.

Ryan Pemberton serves as the William Stamps Farish Fund Director of the McCain- Ravenel Center for Intellectual and Moral Courage at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Ryan leads a team and works with faculty across campus to support experiential learning, design externship experiences, and provide programming for the entire community that focuses on leadership, civil dialogue, service, and civic engagement. Credentials: B. A., Hampden-Sydney College; M. P. A., Cornell University; Ed. D., George Washington University.

CSEE Summits are an opportunity to gather with educators in similar roles at independent schools for valuable learning, networking, and camaraderie. These events feature dynamic presenters with focused learning outcomes. CSEE has summits for Early Educators, Middle School Educators, Service Learning Directors, Chaplains, Deans of Students, and now School Counselors.

New for 2026! Independent School Counselors’ Summit

April 12-14, 2026 Maritime Conference Center • Baltimore, MD