That's a Myth! Teaching about Disaster Myths through Experiential Learning

Experiential learning theory suggests that students learn best when they experience, reflect, conceptualize, and apply newfound knowledge. In this series of exercises, students will learn about disaster myths by observing concrete examples, reflecting on them critically, and applying concepts to rea...

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Published in:International journal of mass emergencies and disasters 2018-11, Vol.36 (3), p.287-296
Main Authors: Sutton, Jeannette, Kaufmann, Renee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disasters
Experiential learning
Learning
Mythology
Public behavior
Teaching
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Summary:Experiential learning theory suggests that students learn best when they experience, reflect, conceptualize, and apply newfound knowledge. In this series of exercises, students will learn about disaster myths by observing concrete examples, reflecting on them critically, and applying concepts to real world examples. By doing so, they obtain skills to assess and analyze myths about public behavior in the aftermath of a disaster.
ISSN:0280-7270
2753-5703
DOI:10.1177/028072701803600306