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Thorburn, Malcolm; Allison, Peter – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2017
In aiming to support school-based outdoor learning opportunities, this paper critiques the extent to which Deweyan and neo-Aristotelian theorising is helpful in highlighting how personal growth and practical wisdom gains can be realised. Such critique is necessary, as there are signs of an implementation gap between practice and policy, which is…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
Gibson, Cynthia – Academy for Educational Development, 2005
Service-learning is a teaching method that engages young people in community problem-solving as part of their education, both in school and out-of-school settings. Service-learning has the potential to be a powerful experiential education practices because it not only fosters effective learning, also prepares the next generation for democratic…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Community Problems, Self Efficacy, Democracy
Love, Cathleen; And Others – 1994
Teaching is a complex act requiring expertise relative to content, students, and the myriad of alternatives available to bring the two together in meaningful ways. This monograph is designed to assist teachers in examining and altering their own teaching practices and in transforming the classroom from a place of "dull sameness" to an…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning