Experiential learning as a constraint-led process: An ecological dynamics perspective

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 103-117

  Brymer, Eric ^a   Davids, Keith ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Ecological dynamics; Experiential learning; Interacting constraints; Outdoor education

Indexed keywords

EID: 84902673895     PISSN: 14729679     EISSN: 17540402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2013.789353     Document Type: Article

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