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Rolf A. Zwaan – Discourse Processes: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2024
In this article, I outline the evolution of my research in the domain of narrative comprehension. I cover three phases: (1) the event-indexing model, which explores connecting events in narratives; (2) the immersed experiencer framework, which focuses on event representations and mental simulations; and (3) a preliminary exploration of conspiracy…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Intellectual Development, Experiential Learning, Political Attitudes
Freeland, Richard – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2016
In this article, the author discusses Experiential Education and Liberal Learning. This topic has been on the mind of the author ever since he graduated from a liberal arts college many years ago and began his first real job, whereupon he discovered how much he did not know about putting his ideas to effective use in the world beyond academia. In…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Liberal Arts, Professional Education, Integrated Activities
Kushins, Jodi – International Journal of Education & the Arts, 2015
This essay explores the nature and importance of field trips as sites for artistic development, intellectual fulfillment, and pedagogical inspiration. The author weaves personal reflections from a professional field trip and experience teaching art education online with creative and pedagogical references to make a case for experiential learning…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Art Education, Art Teachers, Faculty Development
Miller, Darla Ferris – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2014
Long before empirical neurological research validated her insight, Montessori understood that healthy, full-term babies come equipped with a physiological passion for learning. Brain studies have confirmed that most of the brain's development and inner wiring occurs during the first 2 years of life. A newborn's neurons have sparse, weak…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Spiritual Development, Caring, Brain
Moynihan, Joseph A. – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2015
Transition Year is a unique and exciting programme situated in the middle of the six year second level education system in Ireland. Since its introduction in 1974, the programme has experienced unprecedented growth now being offered in over 80% of schools on the island. Transition Year seeks to emphasize alternative learning methodologies…
Descriptors: Program Descriptions, Education Work Relationship, Experiential Learning, Social Development

Williams, Robert H. – Educational Forum, 1982
An educational model to realize the goal of dynamic intellectualism is presented. The model consists of a framework of integrative and subject-specific objectives, and a series of learning activities in the twin domains of theory and practice with which to meet the objectives. (SK)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Experiential Learning, Intellectual Development, Learning Activities
Hunt, Andrew L.; Wood, Betty K.; Terrell, Mary Kate; Isom, Jim – Computers in the Schools, 2006
Educators are faced with developing performance indicators for reporting to state and national agencies on pre-service teacher candidates' ability to teach using innovative pedagogy as well as content- specific standards. Portfolio assessment has gained momentum as a standard in assessing student-learning outcomes. This paper is a discussion of…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Portfolio Assessment, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software

Garvey, Dan; Vorsteg, Anna Catherine – Journal of Experiential Education, 1992
Outlines a four-stage developmental process (exhilaration, rejection, integration, and transformation) through which college students learn to apply experiential education theories to their practices as staff interns in an adventure education program for children. Discusses implications for intern supervision and the design of internship programs.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, College Students, Developmental Stages, Experiential Learning
Hamilton, Stephen F. – 1980
Unpaid community activities have been widely recommended as learning experiences for adolescents. An evaluation was conducted of two community action learning programs, one which placed adolescents one-to-one in adult-dominated settings and the other which gave adolescents a group project to plan and carry out with adult assistance. Both programs…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Experiential Learning, Field Experience Programs
Poppenhagen, Brent W.; Byxbee, William E. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1980
The issues surrounding faculty role and faculty development are addressed in the context of a nontraditional graduate program that maximizes opportunities for the use of experiential learning. Sponsored experiential learning provides one context through which adult developmental and intellectual goals may be simultaneously recognized and pursued.…
Descriptors: Adult Development, College Credits, College Faculty, Experiential Learning
Kobryn, Nancy M. – 1981
Universal Studies, a study program designed to help students develop emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually, is described. Development of the personality and character of the individual is emphasized, as are innovation, creativity, individualized instruction, independent learning, and realizing human potential. These goals are characterized…
Descriptors: College Programs, Core Curriculum, Educational Environment, Educational Innovation