Experiential learning in world regional geography: a case study

Geography instructors often find it difficult to implement experiential learning in large lecture classes, especially when field trips are not an option. This article outlines a Global Expeditions activity that integrates problem-based learning into a lower-division university World Regional Geography class. In the Global Expeditions activity, students watch travel documentaries, read a travel book, and develop a thematic travel itinerary. This activity supplements traditional World Regional instruction, and it provides an alternative to essays, PowerPoint lectures, textbook readings, and textbook-based videos.