01836nam a22001577a 4500 519389 519389 220310b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Kofinas, Alexander and Tsay, Crystal Han 32317 In favor of large classes: A social networks perspective on experiential learning Journal of Management Education 45(5), Oct, 2021: p.760-785 Most of the literature has viewed large classes as a problem and a challenge. Furthermore, large classes are often presented to be an obstacle to students’ experiential learning and a multitude of solutions can be found in the literature to manage large classes; solutions that include innovative technologies, alternative assessment designs, or expanding the capacity of delivery. This conceptual paper advocates that large classes, when used intentionally as a pedagogical tool, can be a powerful means for socialized and experiential learning for our students. In this work we connect the phenomenon of large classes with social network theory and concepts to re-conceptualize large classes as a social micro-cosmos consisting of a multitude of interconnected student communities. On this conceptual basis we offer three positive features of large classes: (i) higher levels of freedom for students to learn in their own terms (ii) learning from a diverse body of students and (iii) the provision of meaningful experiences of learning. We conclude with suggestions that should enable educators in large classes shift from an individualistic psychology-based model of experiential learning to a sociological model of experiential learning. – Reproduced Large classes, Social networks, Diversity, Othering, Freedom to learn 30348 Journal of Management Education SOCIAL NETWORKS AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 393463 IIPA IIPA 2022-03-10 45(5), Oct, 2021: p.760-785 AR126306 2022-03-10 AR