Participant Type Differences in Response to Experiential Methods: An Informal Look

Abstract

Experiential techniques were employed and evaluated in two non-degree granting university operations: a continuing education program and a management development project. Existence of sufficient structural similarities in both of these undertakings permitted a reasonable contrast and comparison of the operational results achieved. Based on this inquiry it would appear that the setting might well be a significant determinant of the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of experiential techniques in ancillary instructional situations. Further, the study suggests the potential need for companion sets of contingency operating instructions to accompany experiential exercises.