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Meyer, Shelley; Jones, Kenneth R. – Journal of Extension, 2015
The purpose of the project reported here was to apply Experiential Learning Theory to a context involving middle and high school aged youth while assessing the four concepts (belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity) in relation to the 4-H youth development essential elements. The conclusions of the project's evaluation suggest…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Middle School Students, High School Students, Adolescent Development
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Lin, Yii-nii; Chiu, Yi-hsing Claire; Lai, Pi-hui – College Student Journal, 2014
This study describes the learning and development experiences of teacher education students after taking an introductory course on adolescent psychology. The instructor adopted the developmental instruction model (DIM) (Knefelkamp, 1998) in this study and facilitated students learn through experiential learning. Fifteen students (aged between 20…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Preservice Teachers, Psychology, Adolescents
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Ellerbock, Cheryl R.; Kiefer, Sarah M. – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2014
Young adolescents have unique basic and developmental needs. Middle level educators are best able to reach and teach young adolescents when they understand students' needs and when the school environment, including its organizational structures and teacher practices, are responsive to these needs. Findings from a recently conducted qualitative…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Adolescent Development, Student Needs, Middle School Teachers