Experiential Education: Making the Most of Learning Outside the Classroom
Author | : Donna M. Qualters |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2010 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470945056 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470945052 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Download or read book Experiential Education: Making the Most of Learning Outside the Classroom written by Donna M. Qualters and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educators at the cutting edge of the experiential learning movement share their insights and experiences at colleges and universities nationwide This book provides college faculty and administrators with strategies for the successful design, construction, funding, and assessment of experiential education. Featuring edited contributions written by educators at the leading edge of the experiential education movement nationwide, it addresses the realities of experiential education while providing detailed descriptions of everything from the design of individual courses to entire programs. The authors weigh the various pros and cons of the experiential approach, and they offer pointers on how to engage colleagues and stakeholders to help them understand the manifold benefits of the approach.