An investigation of students' and graduates' perspectives on experiential learning in undergraduate environmental programs

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dc.contributor.authorRoca, Lorna
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeErickson, Bruce (Environment and Geography), Halas, Joannie (Kinesiology and Recreation Management).en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorCampbell, Michael (Environment and Geography)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-28T20:25:27Z
dc.date.available2016-07-28T20:25:27Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.degree.disciplineEnvironment and Geographyen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Environment (M.Env.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe central argument underlying this research is that experiential learning (EL) can strengthen environmental university programs. Its goal is to demonstrate the benefits of EL from students' and graduates' perspectives and to provide recommendations for its effective implementation into a program. The research utilized a qualitative case study (Environmental Sciences/Studies (ESS) programs at the University of Manitoba, Canada) through focus groups and individual interviews with students and graduates. The results indicate that EL helps develop an understanding of environmental complexities; motivates students to engage at all levels of their ability; is decisive in skill development; engages students in environmental issues with diverse stakeholders; is important in obtaining employment; and it is imperative to connect EL activities to concepts taught in class. The data however, did not show EL to be a significant factor in fostering pro-environmental behaviours in post-secondary environmental students. Overall, the research shows that provided effective implementation, EL can play a significant role in enhancing ESS curriculum and that ESS students place a great value on EL in their education.en_US
dc.description.noteOctober 2016en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/31541
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectExperiential learningen_US
dc.subjectEnvironmental educationen_US
dc.subjectPostsecondary environmental programsen_US
dc.subjectHands-on environmental learningen_US
dc.subjectSustainability educationen_US
dc.subjectActive environmental learningen_US
dc.subjectUniversity-level environmental educationen_US
dc.subjectEnvironmental students' perspectivesen_US
dc.subjectEnvironmental graduates' perspectivesen_US
dc.titleAn investigation of students' and graduates' perspectives on experiential learning in undergraduate environmental programsen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
local.subject.manitobayesen_US
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