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Weaving Critical Thinking with Experiential Learning in Public Administration
The Association of American Colleges & Universities defines critical thinking as “a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating…
Setting the Stage for Experiential Education
Although traditions dictate occupations, religious practices and gender roles, many do not know the origin of the customs they hold dear. For example, our educational practices are deeply rooted in…
Experiential Learning in the Knowledge Economy
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Angela Pool-Funai April 19, 2016 The traditional classroom setting…
Beyond the Classroom
Recently, I spoke with a retired professor who shared that he used to give the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services exam (the Naturalization Test) as a pre- and post-assessment in…
How to Fail at Experiential Learning
Experiential (or project-based) learning is not for everyone. That isn’t to say it shouldn’t be required of all students. But unfortunately, not everyone will receive the full benefits of participation.…
The Added Value of Experiential Learning
Experiential learning courses are a great segue between learning that takes place in the classroom and application of that learning in the real world. We allow students to demonstrate mastery…
Light Bulb Moments in Experiential Learning
The experience of the student is the crux of education. Whether it is experiential, project-based, problem-based, inquiry-based or some other trendy moniker, education should move beyond simply gaining knowledge or…
Experiential Learning: So What?
MPA programs are often targeted toward in-service, mid-career professionals. It’s one thing to learn about history, theories and facts, but it’s another to have that knowledge base under your belt.…
A Carbon Tax for Reducing Emissions in the Electricity Sector
This article evaluates the short-term impact of instituting a carbon tax in the electricity sector, an approach that can help the current administration achieve competing goals. …
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