Environmental learning using a problem-based approach in the field: A case study of a Hong Kong school

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 93-113

  Kwan, Tammy ^a   So, Max ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b St Stephen College   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Action research; Environmental learning; Fieldwork; Problem based learning (PBL)

Indexed keywords

ACTION RESEARCH; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; FIELDWORK; HIGHER EDUCATION; LEARNING; QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY;

CHINA; HONG KONG;

EID: 77954439274     PISSN: 10382046     EISSN: 17477611     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10382040802148562     Document Type: Article

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