Using Environment-Based Education to Advance Learning Skills and Character Development

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The American Biology Teacher
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A case study of field-based EE. Students who participated in the activities improved their
ability to see the usefulness and connectedness of what they were learning.They also gained
insight into EE careers.
Carrier, D. (2000, January 7).
Earthview: No Generation Gap on Environmental Issues
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Four-H Council. http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/ycc/earth/pr.htm.
A survey reveals that baby boomers, gen-Xers, and Net-gens ag ree on the importance of a
clean environment, even though their areas of emphasis or priority might differ.
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Environmental Education in Wisconsin:Are We Walking the Talk?
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A profile of EE in Wisconsin K?12 schools based on statewide surveys and assessments of
students, teachers, curriculum coordinators, and principals.
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Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership
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Addresses the role of outdoor education in educating for a sustainable society. Describes 
related benefits of outdoor education, such as increasing student motivation, promoting 
cooperation, and developing problem-solving skills.
Cordeiro, P. A. (1998). Problem-Based Learning in Educational Administration:
Enhancing Learning Transfer.
Journal of School Leadership
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Describes four types of problem-based learning that helps students acquire declarative,
procedural, and contextual knowledge.
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