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Burnard, Philip – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1988
The author discusses three aspects of the theory of knowledge: propositional knowledge, practical knowledge, and experiential knowledge. He also discusses problems of research in the field. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Structures, Experiential Learning, Learning Processes
Roberson, Donald N., Jr. – 2002
A study addressed the impact of the travel experience on the older traveler and when such experiences may be transformative. It explored the experiences of four older and experienced travelers. Research questions were: What types of experiences travelers identified? In what ways transformative experience was manifested? What conditions seemed to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Structures, Educational Research
Fenwick, Tara J. – 2001
This monograph presents an overview of experiential learning from five perspectives. Following a history of experiential learning in 20th century adult education, the essay first offers a summary of the reflective constructivist view of experiential learning. The constructivist approach is taken by educators seeking to enhance the process of adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning

Cohen, Herbert G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Presents a study to examine the effects of a verbal teaching strategy versus a strategy providing instruction using activities and manipulatives in four seventh grade earth science classes with students of varying cognitive abilities (n=83). Results indicate that students with more cognitive structures perform better and that using manipulatives…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Structures