EnEd 5165
Models & Theories in Outdoor Education
Fall, 2009

Assignment #2: Theme - Learning Theories

Now, for the next class period, which will be held from 2-6 pm at UMD, room - SpHC 9, Friday Oct. 9, I am presenting the next set of readings:

1) Be sure to have reviewed the Krugly-Smolska article on "Gaps in advocated practices..". (This can be downloaded from the side-bar on the home page - or Joe has a copy, too).

2) Assigned readings

Group Members	Readings Assignment
A: ; Boyce,K.; Bilda, C.; Butcher, D.	#7 (Hines, et. al.)
B: Erpestad, M.; Prasek, L.; Vos, J.; French, B.	Ch. 4 (Guide to Curr. Planning)**
C: Dickoff, M.; Wegener, T.; Doerr, A.	Ch. 28 (Theory of Exp. Ed.)*
D: Davis, J.; Smith, J.; Erlandson, S.; Schiff, J.;	Constructivist Theory at WRELC (Harhuis & Kersbergen) (ch.'s 2-4)
E. Johnson, J.; Schmid, E.;   Pearson, K	Emmons, K. (1997) Perceptions of the env. while explor. the outdoors Env. Ed. Research. 3(3). pp 327-344.
F. Grunwald, N.; Faris, H.; Poliseno, J.; Erickson, D.	Articles #3 & #4 (Lisowski & Hausbeck)

Robertson & Krugly-Smolska (1997) Gaps between advocated practices and teaching realities in environmental education. Journal of Environmental Education Research

•Ewert, A. (1989). Outdoor Adventure Pursuits: Foundations, Models, and Theories. Publishing Horizons.

*Warren, K.; Sakofs, M.; & Hunt, J. (Eds.). (1995). The Theory of Experiential Education. Association for Experiential Education. Troy, OH.

**Engleson, D. & Yockers, D. (1994) A guide to curriculum planning in environmental education. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Note: Joe should have the Emmons article at WRELC. The Emmons article is at the reserve reading desk at UMD (under EnEd 5165).

Part II: Look up an article on the following topics:
Learning theory: Native American (Group A)
Holistic; Brain Based (Group B)
Multiple intelligences (Group C & D)
Constructivism (Group E)
Personal meaning (Group F)

You can either search using "Google" , "Google Scholar", or a web browser available via the UMD Library.
Be sure that your article is peer reviewed and addresses the theory directly. Prepare brief notes so that you can present your article to your classmates (be sure to cite your sources completely and correctly).

Avoid having the same article among group members (meaning, "talk to one another about your sources and your articles")

If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact me immediately via email (kgilbert@d.umn.edu).

I look forward to meeting with you again!

Ken