Expeditionary Learning in Public Schools
- Expeditionary learning in public schools positively impacts learning across the curriculum.
- Learning in public schools is as important to our future as it has ever been.
- Expeditionary learning is proven to advance student achievement; build student character; enhance teacher practices; and instill a positive school culture.
- Teachers and schools that foster expeditionary learning “inspire the motivation to learn.”
- This model succeeds in urban, rural, and suburban schools and at every grade level.
- Expeditionary learning promotes peer interactions among students.
- Expeditionary learning promotes faculty-student interaction.
- Expeditionary learning enhances self-confidence and self-efficacy.
- Expeditionary learning is an effective option beyond the secondary level.
- Distinguished colleges/universities and many of their faculty are staunch proponents of expeditionary learning.
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