Springer Experiential Learning in Geography: Experience, Evaluation and Encounters

This book provides insight into the importance and impacts that experiential learning has in geographic education by examining the experience, the methods of evaluation, and the encounters that students have shared about their experiences. It allows the reader to gain insight into what it really takes to prepare and lead students in such experiences both domestically and internationally. The book can be used as a guide to planning, but also demonstrates the use of experiential learning theory throughout these experiences and especially the importance of reflection by the students on what they are experiencing. The book is beneficial to students and faculty alike that are studying geography education. From the Back Cover This book provides insight into the importance and impacts that experiential learning has in geographic education by examining the experience, the methods of evaluation, and the encounters that students have shared about their experiences. It allows the reader to gain insight into what it really takes to prepare and lead students in such experiences both domestically and internationally. The book can be used as a guide to planning, but also demonstrates the use of experiential learning theory throughout these experiences and especially the importance of reflection by the students on what they are experiencing. The book is beneficial to students and faculty alike that are studying geography education. About the Author Jonathan Wessell is a geography educator with a focus on geography education. He has served as the Vice-chair and Chair of the Geography Education Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) for several years. His research and focus has been and is on Experiential Learning. Jon has worked closely with his colleagues to disseminate current research and experiences through panels and paper sessions at the AAG annual meetings.