The Active Learning Cycle - Sakofs & Armstrong 1996

The Active Learning Cycle


Sakofs and Armstrong 1996

Although not explicitly stated in the model, Sakof & Armstrong (1996) suggested that the educational process has the following components: the teacher, the experience, immediate applications of knowledge, time for solitude and reflection, adventure, physical fitness, metaphorical significance and teamwork.

"The potency of this general sequence of an experiential lesson in strengthened when the experiences are such that: the task is relevant, thus there must be a meaningful purpose behind the activity, as in real-world applications 2) the task has clear short and long term outcomes known and understood by the learner. 3) multiple routes to meaningful outcomes are available. 4) the learner is empowered to construct emotional and intellectual meanings. 5) leanings build upon learnings."



Sakofs, M., & Armstrong, G.P. (1996). Into the classroom: Outward Bound resources for teachers. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.