Product Description: This book should be read by anyone concerned about the future of education in the United States. It was written for students, parents, educators, administrators, and policy makers because it will require effort from all these individuals to create meaningful change in the education system...read more

This book describes how to change the way in which educators conduct business in the classroom. Our current educational systems lack ways to reach today's learners in relevant, meaningful ways. The five approaches in this book inspire and motivate students to learn. The authors provide in-depth descriptions into these overlapping approaches for experiential learning: active learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, service learning, and place-based education. Each of these five approaches includes an element of student involvement and attempts to engage students in solving problems. The chapters are presented in a consistent, easy-to-read format that provides descriptions, history, research, ways to use the approach, and resources. This book will help educators transform their classrooms into dynamic learning environments.

Product Description: While research and common sense tells us that experiential learning is more effective than the more traditional process of information assimilation (where teachers lecture, test, and grade), high school, college, and university teachers continue to use paper-and-pencil tests as their primary grading and assessment tool...read more

Product Description: Book by WURDINGER SCOTT D, STEFFEN JEFF

Product Description: Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Controversial Issues in Adventure EducationAuthor: Wurdinger, Scott D./ Potter, Tom G.Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub CoPublication Date: 1999/08/01Number of Pages: 260Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress:

Product Description: Book by Wurdinger, Scott D. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)