Impact of experiential education on skills and academic performance: an integrated approach between practice, technology, and student well-being

Abstract

The literature shows that experiential education, through simulation, real-world practice, immersion, guided reflection, service-learning, immersive technologies, and community interaction, strengthens cognitive, emotional, ethical, and professional competencies, improving theory-practice transfer, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and employability. At the same time, academic performance is influenced by personal factors (emotional intelligence, motivation, executive functions, self-efficacy), contextual factors (school climate, institutional support, safety, educational modality), and socioeconomic factors. Both approaches converge on the idea that active, reflective, and contextualized learning enhances both academic performance and the student's holistic development.