Who is the AEE?
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a nonprofit, professional membership association dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. We strive to:
- Connect educators in practical ways so that they have access to the growing body of knowledge that fuels their growth and development
- Publish and provide access to relevant research, publications and resources
- Raise the quality and performance of experiential programs through our accreditation program
- Increase recognition of experiential education worldwide
What is Experiential Education?
"Tell me and I will forget.
Show me and I may remember.
Involve me and I will understand."
~Chinese Proverb
The AEE invites their members, educators and practitioners to engage in the ongoing conversation about what defines experiential education. To begin the conversation, AEE offers the following:
Experiential education is a philosophy and methodology in which educators
purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection
in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values.
For more information, visit: www.aee.org
