• ISBN13: 9783031825743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Springer
• Publisher Imprint: Springer
• Publication Date: February 28, 2025
• Pages: 216
• Original Price: USD 169.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 454 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Human Geography

This book provides insight into the importance and impacts that experiential learning has in geographic education. Like the first book on experiential learning in geography, this volume uses the same three areas, experience, evaluation and encounters, as a guide, but broadens the examination by looking at many different types of experiential learning. There are inherent differences in planning such experiences both domestically and internationally that become evident throughout the text. The book stresses the importance of reflection by the student in the learning process and can be used as a guide to planning. As such, this book is an essential read for students and faculty studying geography education.

Jonathan Wessell is an Instructor of Geography for the past 25 years at colleges and universities throughout Michigan. His teaching focus is primarily in Human Geography having taught World Regional Geography, Cultural Geography, and regional courses in North American and Latin American Geography. He has just as much experience teaching Physical Geography and Environmental Studies in more recent years. In the past, he has had opportunity to assist or run field courses to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and recently incorporated service learning into his Environmental Science with an ongoing project for the college.

Jonathan Wessell has a BS in Geography & History from Central Michigan University where he later taught. He has a MA in Geography from Western Michigan University where he later taught. He also nearly completed a PhD in Education with a focus on Geography from Walden University. Serving the field for the past decade as Chair and Vice Chair of Geography Education for the American Association of Geographers (AAG) has led to opportunity for publication of his first edited book on Experiential Learning in Geography, also published by Springer.