Benefits of Hands-On Learning

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Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, Millersville University of PA

Posted

Oct 30, 2019

Learning based upon a hands-on approach is beneficial and helps kids fortify their belief that they can change the world, according to guest Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, PhD, Professor, Science Education, and co-director of the Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) at Millersville University. Jill Horner hosts. millersville.edu

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