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Scholarship March 29, 2017

147 Practical Tips for Using Experiential Learning

The Wabash Center

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Author
Timpson, William M.; Foley, Jeffrey M.; Kees, Nathalie; and White, Alina M., eds.
Publisher
Atwood Publishing, Madison, WI
ISBN
9781891859922
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction: Our Experiences

ch. 1 See The Bigger Picture
ch. 2 Learn About Underlying Concepts
ch. 3 Understand Developmental Principles
ch. 4 Know How The Brain Interprets Experience
ch. 5 Rethink Classroom Instruction
ch. 6 Learning Outside Classrooms
ch. 7 Develop Group Facilitation Skills
ch. 8 Develop Teamwork
ch. 9 Build Climate With Experience
ch. 10 Communicate Effectively and Process Experiences
ch. 11 Develop and Use Emotional Intelligence
ch. 12 Teach Holistically
ch. 13 Deepen Learning
ch. 14 Encourage Discovery and Creativity
ch. 15 Explore Alternate Approaches
ch. 16 Tap Into The Creative Arts
ch. 17 Make Use of Storytelling
ch. 18 Promote Positive Values and Moral Development
ch. 19 Work Directly With Data
ch. 20 Focus On The Present Moment
ch. 21 Utilize Historical Perspectives
ch. 22 Address Diversity Issues
ch. 23 Develop Leadership Skills
ch. 24 Promote Ongoing Professional Development
ch. 25 Apply Experiential Learning To The Business World
ch. 26 Study Change and Face The Future
ch. 27 Teach Mindfulness and Nurture Conscious Awareness

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The latest addition to our continuing 147 Tips series, 147 Practical Tips for Using Experiential Learning, explores the many options and strategies available in the exciting world of experiential learning. Editors Timpson, Foley, Kees, and Waite have gathered a myriad of practical and insightful tips and brought them together in a delightful and easy-to-use guide that illuminates a pivotal and rewarding subject.

In this book you’ll discover valuable tips on topics including:
Learning outside the classroom

Exploring alternative approaches

Tapping into the creative arts

Addressing diversity issues

Developing leadership skills

Whether you are a new teacher starting out on the experiential learning journey for the first time, or a veteran educator looking to revitalize your practice for the next leg of the road, this volume will provide you with priceless pointers and examples. (From the Publisher)