ABSTRACT
Most writing on theory in the fi eld of experiential education has come from widely known educators and researchers such as Dewey (1938), Hahn (1960), Lewin (1951), Kolb (1984), and Piaget (1970). Critics of the limited framework of conventional classroom educational experiences have explored the rich history of progressive thinking and writing from the fi eld of experiential education. One signifi cant infl uence on progressive thinkers has been Dr. Earl C. Kelley. Kelley explored far-reaching perspectives on how we learn and the role of the educator in the learning process. Th is chapter will explore his work to help broaden our understanding of the role of experience in learning, which is especially relevant to those who have struggled as teachers in experimenting and expanding a repertoire of teaching approaches.
