e-Pedagogium 2019, 19(2):68-79 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2019.016

Sensation seeking tendency and the preference of experiential learning

Dita Culkováa, Jan Sukb
a Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
b Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

The present descriptive study is based on mixed pre-structured research fundamental strategy of which is a non-intervention questionnaire and more in depth semi-structured interviews. A statistically significant correlation between the degree of tendency to seek sensation and preferences of so-called experiential learning is examined via Pearson's correlation coefficient. The qualitative part of the research verifies whether monitored students with a high tendency to seek extraordinary experiences intuitively and deliberately need experiential learning, while two out of three students with low tendencies to seek extraordinary sensations do not have a deep inner need for experiential learning; however, they welcome the offer of experiential pedagogy when available.

Keywords: learning, learning style, experiential learning, sensation, sensation seeking tendency, experiencing learning process, grammar school students.

Accepted: August 5, 2019; Published: September 1, 2019  Show citation

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Culková, D., & Suk, J. (2019). Sensation seeking tendency and the preference of experiential learning. e-Pedagogium, 19(2), 68-79. doi: 10.5507/epd.2019.016
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