Experiential Learning Narrow Results
resources explaining experiential learning theory and teaching strategies
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Enrolled or Engaged? Teacher Mediation Makes the Difference Kindergarten-Lifelong"The amount of learning and personal development a student experiences is directly proportional to the quantity and quality of his or her involvement in the school program." Citing research, Herrington outlines how and why experiential learning (experience... -
Evaluation Based on Competency Standards Tertiary-LifelongThis is a working paper prepared to analyze the concept and mechanics of assessment based on competency norms or standards. It is intended for all those who want to understand and manage the concept but, in particular, it is a tool for those in charge of competency... -
Geography Field Trips - Why Getting Dirty Matters Kindergarten-Grade 12"This investigation explores past and current literature about field trips and evaluates them against the aims of the Australian Geography Curriculum. The literature reveals that virtual field trips have the potential to offer equal and sometimes superior... -
Increasing Life Effectiveness Grade 9-Tertiary"The iPod, more than any other device, is indicative of the times in which we live. It provides entertainment and information at the click of a wheel, whenever, and wherever we want it. The iPod is tool of choice for many of the current generation... -
Kokoda Track - High School Hiking Trip Reflections Grade 5-Grade 12A principal recounts her experience taking a group of high school students on a strenuous 6-day hiking excursion. The lessons she learned on the trip were life-impacting. -
Living in the State of Education Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes how the grade 4-5 classroom at Portland Adventist Elementary School in Oregon was arranged to simulate a miniature state called the State of Education. -
Making Science Irresistible Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special science issue provides suggestions on how to make science classes irresistibly interesting. Ideas include bulletin boards, classroom displays or interest centers, planning, handouts, cooperative learning, current events, and... -
Plants - A SMART Unit Kindergarten-Grade 8Plants, plants, plants! God had no shortage of ideas when he began creating them. This unit opens to students the wonders of the third day of creation with a host of hands on activities. It provides the multigrade or one room school teacher with a gift of...