The application of experiencial learning in business and management studies

Authors

  • Milagros Gutiérrez Fernández University of Extremadura image/svg+xml
  • María S. Romero Cuadrado National University of Distance Education image/svg+xml
  • José Manuel Rodríguez Carrasco National University of Distance Education image/svg+xml

Keywords:

learning methods, skills, distance education, experiential learning

Abstract

In managerial education there are several methods that allow to develop indispensable competitions in order to acquiere effective knowledge. Besides the traditional methodology, there are learning methods based on the experience which try to improve the quality of the education. The aim of this research is to select the technique that, from the students point of view, best develop their directive skills. For that purpose, a group of spanish students belonging to the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) have been interviewed. The results show that business games, the case method and practices in companies are the best pedagogical tools.

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Published

2013-05-20

Issue

No. 88 (2013): La reforma laboral de 2012 en España

Section

Miscellaneous

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How to Cite

The application of experiencial learning in business and management studies. (2013). Icade. Journal of the Faculty of Law at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 88, 288-310. https://revistas.comillas.edu/revistaicade/article/view/1015