I believe humans learn and understand through hands-on, immersive experiences. These experiences cannot always be constructed in the classroom, requiring teachers to branch out to create new experiences. I am also a firm believer in the involvement of the community in learning, and the collaboration of perspective and knowledge. (OLAS Ch 3) The purpose of learning is to equip students with the knowledge, resources, and skills to solve problems and injustice in our current society. Students need the experiences that are provided by schooling so that they can study the injustices of society and collaborate with others who bring unique perspectives to the table. Learning is needed to show students how to be collaborative problem solvers, and build their foundation of general and cultural kno