Experiential learning: the education revolution we need to have | Adrienne Alexander | TEDxBrisbane

Educational revolutionary and educator of gifted & talented students, Adrienne Alexander, makes an informed, entertaining, and passionate case for including experiential learning throughout the school curriculum as a fundamental element, distinct from an optional reward. Adrienne Alexander has worked in education in New Zealand and Australia for nearly 30 years, focusing on gifted education since 2014. Much of this work has been in the private sector working for, and then running, Extension Education which provided experiential learning opportunities for gifted children in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Adrienne has since been snapped up by Education Queensland and is now teaching a specialised program for gifted children in Brisbane. She continues her passion for immersive experiential learning experiences in her current position as she believes that experiential learning increases student motivation and deepens student understanding of classroom concepts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at