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Essay / Reflection on Experiential Learning - 1096
He stated that cognitive is knowledge based and only includes learning based on vocabulary, multiplication tables and geographical facts (Mangal, 2007:227) . While experiential experience is vital for individuals, especially for progress and well-being. This is knowledge acquired, for example to repair a car, which an individual would need to learn about engines. The experiential experience is therefore learner-centered. According to Rogers, he states that learners should be welcomed when (a) there are minimal threats to the student (b) the learning resources and climate are favorable to them (c) the learner participates fully in the learning process and controls its nature. and direction (d) the learner becomes aware of the importance of learning and develops openness to learning (e) self-assessment (Mangal, 2007: 228). Therefore, Rogers demonstrates that learning must be linked to motivations, goals and an ideal of the learner. This would enhance their interest in learning. This theory was adopted in schools by teachers with the aim of making the learning process more human and adapted to the needs and interests of learners (Mangal, 2007: 228). introduced the idea of a student-centered approach from his work based on the “freedom to learn.” This is part of the humanist approach based on the notion that individuals should be free to learn in a way that allows individuals to