Experiential Learning by Angela Johnson & Simon Khan

 AJohnson & SKhan Week 4 Project EDAC 634 

Names Angela Johnson & Simon Khan 

Angela’s Roles: Rationale definition and connection to module content, creation of activities within the modules, and putting project components together. 

Simon’s Roles: All training module content, formatting the modules, project and module goals, and learning objectives. 

Project Title Responding to an Active Shooter 

Goal: The goal of this course is to help prepare you to effectively respond if you are ever faced with an active shooter incident. 

Learning Objectives 

There are 4 modules in this course. While each module has its own objectives, the overall course 

objectives are to teach you how to: 

• Make swift and informed decisions if you are ever in an active shooter incident, 
• Understand your options and which actions to take during an active shooter incident to increase 
• the chance of saving your life and the lives of those around you 
• Provide essential medical treatment to those who are injured 
• Properly engage with law enforcement 

Rationale 

Kolb’s Learning Cycle was used to design this training. The main ideas of Kolb’s Learning cycle that were used are: 

Concrete Experiences – the learner is open and willing to try new experiences. 

Reflective Observation – the learner is able to view the experience from a variety of perspectives. 

Abstract Conceptualization – based on what the learner observes they can create integrative ideas and concepts.  

Active Experimentation – the learner will be able to use the ideas and concepts in practice using decision-making and problem-solving skills.  

Design 

Modules	Content	Activity	Rationale
Module 1  Presentation of Information	Participants will learn about what an active shoot situation may entail, key terms related to the situation, as well as the importance of preparedness.	Information will be delivered to participants through an oral presentation with visual aids.	Participants have decided to participate in this course which will offer them a new experience. They are willing to learn something new.
Module 2  Mental Preparedness	Participants will explore the Arc of Survival. In this module, they will learn the importance of decisive action and increase their muscle memory responses.	Participants will work in groups to discuss and share the content of the module.	By working in groups, the participants can engage in reflective observation by considering the perspectives of others.
Module 3  Simulation	Participants will learn about Run, Hide, and Fight. This content will help them to see what to do in an active shooter situation.	Participants will rehearse Run, Hide, and Fight in a simulation-type experience. They will be able to assess routes and strategies for simulated situations.	Participants will be able to use what they learn in the simulations to help them integrate the ideas and concepts into real-life applications.
Module 4  Applying Information and Preparedness to Practice	Participants will explore examples of an Emergency Action Plan and learn about the key components of one.	Each participant will use the information and experiences from all four modules to create an Emergency Action Plan for their organization.	Using their decision-making and problem-solving skills, participants will be able to use the information and experiences from this training and apply them to practice.

 

References 

“Georgia Southern University Run, Hide, Fight Active Shooter Training” © Southern Georgia University. “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.® Surviving an Active Shooter Event” © 2012, City of Houston, Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. 

Merriam, S. B. & Baumgartner, L. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4th Edition). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.