experiential learning
for my Ph.D. in Sustainability Education, i created an open-access online library of experiential learning tools as a part of my multi-media dissertation.
eternal gratitude to my mentor Liz Lerman who awakened the “toolbox mentality” within me through her Atlas of Creative Tools®
some of the methods i developed alone, some with collaborators, and some adapted from others.
student testimonials re: experiential learning methods
“I really loved your teaching styles! I felt like they allowed us to fully express ourselves and be more interested in the learning, which actually helped us learn more! I loved everything that you taught, and I feel like the enterprise project specifically helped prepare me for high school projects and for life after school is done!”
“Our class has left me feeling like there is a missing component in our traditional forms of education. Education itself denies a vital component of the human experience which is creation and expression.”
“Ms. Neda is one of the most creative, and most nicest people I’ve met. She pushed me to do my best, and was always there for me...our enterprise class it was my favorite each year. She was one of the best teachers I had and I will always appreciate everything she’s done for me. ”
“I am grateful that this class has given me the tools to continue these reflective processes on my own. I know that I will carry these new thoughts with me throughout the rest of my college career and my life. ”
“When Dr. Neda was my teacher, she always understood where a student was coming from. If a student wasn’t feeling well or was going through something, she could recognize it and would offer support, patience, and encouragement. She planned many projects that prepared us for the real world, including one where we had to start our own small business. Overall, Dr. Neda is a wonderful teacher, and more teachers should strive to show the same level of empathy, understanding, and genuine care for students as she does.”
“Learning in a fun way, in a creative way allows you to absorb more information. It allows it to resonate and stick with you.”
