Joshua Meyer, Assistant Professor

Credentials

• Ph.D. Education: Curriculum and Instruction; Montana State University
• M.Ed. Mind, Brain and Education; Harvard University
• M.S. Health and Human Development; Montana State University
• B.S. Biological Sciences; Colorado State University

Advisor

• M.S. Experiential Education

Primary Courses Taught

• Philosophy of Experiential Education
• Controversial Issues in Experiential Education
• Teaching Methods in Experiential Learning
• Guiding Reflection in Experiential Education
• Research Methods
• Professional Project

Research Interests

• Nature-based Learning
• Foundations of Education
• Learning Sciences
• Research Methods
• Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Competency-Based Learning

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Meyer, J. (2022, July). Key concepts from theories supporting nature-based learning [Conference session]. Natural Start Alliance. Cincinnati, OH.
• Meyer, J, & Seaman, J. (2021). Beyond experiential learning cycles. In G. J. Thomas, J. Dyment, & H. Prince (Eds.), Outdoor environmental education in higher education: International perspectives. Singapore: Springer.
• Meyer, J., Ewbank, A. D., & Ellsworth, A. (2019). Pre-service teachers in Finland: Comparative education through short-term faculty-led study abroad. Current Issues in Comparative Education, 21(1), 93-103. https://www.tc.columbia.edu/media/centers/cice/pdfs/volume-21-issue-1/6_Joshua-Meyer-,-Ann-Dutton-Ewbank,-and-Ann-Ellsworth.pdf
• Meyer, J. (2018, September). Examining the cognitive features of nature-based learning [Poster presentation]. International Mind Brain and Education Society Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
• Meyer, J., Müller, U., & Macoun, S. (2017). Comparing classroom contexts and physical activity in nature and traditional kindergartens. Children, Youth and Environments 27(3), 56-77. http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublication?journalCode=chilyoutenvi