Teaching method

Mathematics education

Pedagogy

Experiential learning

Student engagement

Computer science

Psychology

Value (mathematics)

Constructivist teaching methods

Machine learning

Frontiers in Psychology

Due to the birth of positive psychology in the process of education, classroom engagement has been flourished and got a remarkable role in the academic field. The other significant determining factor of success in education is motivation which is in line with classroom engagement. Moreover, based on the constructivist approach, experiential learning (EL) as a new method in education and a learner-centric pedagogy is at the center of attention, as a result of its contributions to improving the value of education which centers on developing abilities, and experiences. The current review makes an effort to consider the role of EL on students’ classroom engagement and motivation by inspecting its backgrounds and values. Subsequently, the efficacy of findings for academic experts in educational contexts is discussed.

The Role of Experiential Learning on Students’ Motivation and Classroom Engagement