A needs analysis was conducted of people with disabilities living in remote and rural areas of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The nature of service provision generated the widest range of comments during data collections which were conducted through consultations, interviews, and field trips. Thi
Learning communities in remote retreat settings
β Scribed by Gretchen T. Bersch; Carole L. Lund
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2002
- Weight
- 51 KB
- Volume
- 2002
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1052-2891
- DOI
- 10.1002/ace.70
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
The formation of learning communities in remote retreat settings, specifically Yukon Island in Alaska, is the focus of this chapter. Testimony by learners and facilitators is included to enhance the discussion of the learning environment, the creation of community, and the learning process.
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