Promoting Achievement through Experiential Learning among Secondary School Students

The research paper is on promoting achievement through experiential learning among the students of standard ninth. Experiential learning in language could be learner-friendly and foster achievement by the implementation of 5E’s constructivist instructional module. In experiential learning students are playing an active role and learn to reflect on their learning experiences. Thus, helps in developing skills, attitudes, and new ways of thinking among the learners. In the present study, the researcher has reviewed prior studies and in-depth analysis of literature was done to formulate hypothesis. The quasi-experimental method was designed for students from the CBSC board and English as the medium of instruction. The 25 students were taught using the conventional method of teaching and 25 students were taught using 5 E’s constructivist instructional module and experiential learning. The 5E’s constructivist instructional module prepared for the topic of My Beginning (English Prose). The 5E constructivist learning model includes Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. The Pre-test was conducted before the implementation of the program and the post-test was administered after the program. Data were analyzed by applying the t-test and the hypotheses were tested. The study revealed that the experimental group has performed better in the achievement test in language as compared to the control group. The researcher found that experiential learning in language increases the autonomy among the learners, and it is best achieved when teacher acts as a facilitator of learning. Thus, it can be said that instructional program based on 5E’s constructivist approach and experiential learning activities enhances achievement. The study recommends that, such learning can be imparted in different curriculum and also for different age groups of students.