Using experiential learning in the classroom : practical ideas for all educators / Scott D. Wurdinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wurdinger, Scott D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Active learning.

Experiential learning.

Physical Description:

x, 101 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : ScarecrowEducation, 2005.

Summary:

Although research and common sense tell us that experiential learning is more effective than the traditional process of information assimilation (where teachers lecture, test, and grade), high school, college, and university teachers continue to use written tests as their primary grading and assessment tool. Many students fail to see the relevance of such tests, however, and are bored with the passive learning method. Using Experiential Learning in the Classroom: Practical Ideas for All Educators explains what experiential learning is, why it works, and how it can be used in both high school and post-secondary educational settings. Tools for assessing experiential learning are also provided. A must-have resource for high school teachers and college professors.

Contents:

Changing teaching formats

What is experiential learning?

Why experiential learning works

Experiential schools

Using experiential learning in classroom settings

Assessing experiential learning

Barriers to overcome.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-99).

ISBN:

157886240X

1578862418

OCLC:

57243295