Experiential Learning For Students
No buses. No permission slip headaches. Just authentic, hands-on learning and embedded professional development. Learning for students and you!
What Are Assessment Experiences?
Looking for meaningful ways to engage students while assessing the new curriculum? Assessment Experiences move learning beyond paper-and-pencil tasks into real-world explorations within your own community.
Each experience combines immersive student learning with job-embedded professional development for teachers.
Assessment experiences are designed and facilitated by experienced classroom teachers.
Please Note: Most experiences take place outdoors. Students should come dressed for the weather and be prepared to spend extended periods outside.
Every experience is unique and based on your specific context and students. Give us the learning outcome you would like an experience on and we do the rest.
Each booking includes:
1 Hour of Pre-Coaching
A virtual planning session between the classroom teacher and an AAC Learning Designer to co-develop assessment tools tailored to your students, curriculum outcomes, and context.
3 Hours of Experiential Learning
An AAC learning Designer will facilitate an immersive cross curriculum learning experience. Sessions are student-centered and include active exploration, observation, discussion, and reflection. All Learning Designers are experienced teachers with a minimum of 10 years classroom experience. Give us the learning outcome you wish to explore and we will do the rest!
1 Hour of Post-Coaching
A follow-up meeting between the classroom teacher and an AAC Learning Designer to reflect on student learning, answer questions, and plan next instructional steps.
Why Choose Assessment Experiences?
For Classroom Teachers (K–9)
Discover manageable, engaging approaches to the new curriculum that support diverse learners and make assessment more manageable and meaningful.
For School Leaders
Invest in professional learning that strengthens teacher practice while increasing student engagement and success.
For Students
Students demonstrate what they know through authentic, hands-on experiences designed using UDL principles to support and include all learners.
Pricing & Details
Price per 3 hour in person experience: 15$ per student. 300$ minimum.
Included: Two hours of professional learning (pre- and post-coaching) are fully covered through your AAC membership.
Travel Costs: Contact us for details regarding travel to your school.
Questions? Reach out to us at info@aac.ab.ca for more information.
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is learning. Play is the work of childhood.”
— Fred Rogers
What does this have to do with assessment?
Assessment Experiences demonstrate how assessment can be embedded in learning through meaningful observations, conversations, and student-led inquiry. Through follow-up coaching, teachers explore how to use evidence of learning to assess student progress toward curriculum outcomes, focusing on the learning process rather than simply completing an activity.
Isn’t three hours outside too long for students?
You might be surprised how quickly three hours pass! Our student-led experiences encourage curiosity, movement, and exploration. We often find students are reluctant to head back inside! Outdoor learning also provides opportunities for self-regulation and engaging, accessible learning experiences.
What is your inclement weather policy?
Our weather policy generally follows your school’s outdoor recess guidelines. A little rain, snow, or cold won’t stop us! We plan to be outdoors in most conditions, but experiences may be rescheduled due to extreme weather, including thunderstorms or temperatures below −20°C.
Does the classroom teacher need to attend the Assessment Experience?
Yes. The purpose of the program is to provide embedded professional learning for classroom teachers alongside their students. The classroom teacher must be present for the entire experience. Substitute teachers cannot attend in their place. If unexpected circumstances arise, please contact us to discuss rescheduling.
Should students bring snacks and water? Are there breaks?
Students will be outdoors for the full three hours. We recommend bringing a pocket snack and a water bottle, which students will need to carry themselves. Students will have an opportunity to use the washroom before heading outside.
What clothing should students wear?
Dress for the weather! We recommend layers in colder months, including a base layer, mid-layer, and outer layer. Mittens and hats may still be needed in fall and spring. Appropriate footwear is essential, as we will be outdoors in a variety of conditions.
My school is booking multiple classes. Do we receive a discount?
Yes! Schools booking 15 or more hours of professional learning (equivalent to three Assessment Experiences) receive a 10% discount. Be sure to check out our Rural Access Weeks, when travel fees are waived!
Where do Assessment Experiences take place?
Right at your school and in your surrounding community! Experiences take place within your school’s approved walking field trip boundaries.
Who leads the program?
Assessment Experiences are designed and facilitated by teachers, for teachers. All our facilitators have a minimum of 15 years of classroom teaching experience.
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