"What is experiential education? What are its theoretical roots? Where does this approach come from? Offering a fresh and distinctive take, this book is about going beyond "learning by doing" through an exploration of its underlying theoretical currents. As an increasingly popular pedagogical approach, experiential education encompasses a variety of curriculum projects from outdoor and environmental education to service learning and place-based education....

Active listening is for those looking for practical tools that they can incorporate that will help them improve on their skill levels in the areas of listening, speaking, and building of relationships. The 6 essential guidelines are a product of work that has been developed over time within the work-life context, though they are applicable even outside the bounds of work, where the skills of listening and speaking play a big role in developing successful...

Nurse educators are constantly looking for innovative teaching strategies to meet their students' needs and to improve learning outcomes. Flipping the classroom means that students consume lecture content at home, prior to class and work through what would traditionally be considered homework during class time. The benefit to students is active learning and participation in the classroom alongside fellow students and the instructor. Flipping the Nursing...

Shares principles for success in the business world in such areas as communication, commitment, and creative thinking

In this book you'll learn how to : tap into your passion as a teacher - even when you're less than excited about the subject ; develop creative presentations that capture your students' interest ; establish rapport and a sense of camaraderie in your classroom ; transform your class into a life-changing experience for your students. --from back cover.