Theory and Practice of Experiential Education: A Collection of Articles Addressing the Historical, Educational, Philosophical, Psychological, Ethical, Spiritual, and Social Justice Foundations of Experiential Education (Fourth Edition)

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Synopsis
In the early days of the Association for Experiential Education, it was often noted that experiential education was experience rich but theory poor. In 1985, the Association for Experiential Education (AEE) published the first edition of this book to help rectify the dilemma. We are pleased to introduce the 4th edition of the original text, which has been re-titled Theory & Practice of Experiential Education. The relationship between theory and practice in experiential education rests on a profound creative tension. As we become more theory based in the application of experiential education, it is essential to maintain the delicate balance between theory and practice. Theory informs practice, while practice tests and refines theory. This book is an attempt to offer the richness of theory that clarifies practice.

Since that first edition was published back in 1985, there have been some key developments in the theory of experiential education, and the editors of this volume have strived to make this edition reflective of that evolution. The classic chapters retained from previous editions give the reader a sense of both the timelessness and progression of ideas about experiential education. Some of the new chapters cover topics such as multiple intelligence theory, constructivism, brain-based learning theory, educational reform, and facilitation analysis. Yet others critique how experiential education is articulated and practiced, offering new theories and methods.

The result is an excellent teaching resource for undergraduate and graduate courses about education theory and courses specifically in experiential education. It is the editors hope that educators will make this book their own by using the articles that work for their teaching style and students in an order that fits their course progression.

Copyright:
2008

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
588 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780929361178
Publisher:
Association for Experiential Education
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Association for Experiential Education
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Education
Reading Age:
18 and up
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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