Impelled into Experience: The United World Colleges.

Sutcliffe, David

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Publication Date: 1985

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Impelled into Experience: The United World Colleges.

Sutcliffe, David

Journal of Experiential Education, v8 n1 p8-12 Spr 1985

Traces the history of the six United World Colleges (UWC), founded by Kurt Hahn to provide experiential learning opportunities for youths, aged 16 to 19, from 100 countries. Outlines UWC philosophy of education which requires all students to engage in community service each week to qualify for the final diploma. (NEC)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Experiential Learning, Global Approach, International Education, Secondary Education, Social Responsibility, Volunteers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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