Different experiences across a variety of contexts and settings that which transform the perceptions of the learner, facilitate conceptual understanding, yield emotional qualities, and foster the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes. In educational settings, learning experiences are preferably challenging, interesting, rich, engaging, meaningful, and appropriate to the needs of learners. Former experiences of learning are considered to be key factors which prognosticate further learning.

Source: UNESCO International Bureau of Education – Glossary of Curriculum Terminology