Journal of Experiential Education
Experiential Education
The Journal of Experiential Education (JEE) is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes refereed articles on experiential education in diverse contexts. The JEE provides a forum for the empirical study of issues concerning experiential learning, program management and policies, educational, developmental, and health outcomes, teaching and facilitation, and research methodology.
Conceptual, rather than empirical, manuscripts, may be considered for publication in the Journal only if they effectively articulate how the proposed conceptual framework adds to the existing literature in the field and advances the field of experiential education.
The Journal considers replication studies, both qualitative and quantitative, carried out to confirm that a previous scientific finding is reliable and reproducible. We also encourage the submission of studies which may present "null" findings or findings inconsistent with stated hypotheses, as these are viewed as important to the advancement of science.
The Journal welcomes submissions from new and diverse voices, particularly those historically underrepresented in experiential and outdoor settings. The Journal also welcomes submissions also from established and emerging scholars and practitioners writing about experiential education in the context of outdoor adventure programming, service learning, environmental education, classroom instruction, mental and behavioral health, organizational settings, the creative arts, international travel, community programs, and other settings. The Journal is particularly interested in publishing manuscripts which consider social justice, apply critical frameworks that engage in the intersectional examination of social identities, and/or examine historically marginalized perspectives. The JEE is a publication of the Association for Experiential Education.
If you have a question about the suitability of a manuscript, please contact the Editor in Chief Joanna Bettmann Schaefer [jee@aee.org]. For preliminary article inquiries, you should send the full draft manuscript to jee@aee.org.
Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jexped.
The Journal of Experiential Education (JEE) is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes refereed articles on experiential education in diverse contexts. The JEE provides a forum for the empirical study of issues concerning experiential learning, program management and policies, educational, developmental, and health outcomes, teaching and facilitation, and research.
The Journal welcomes submissions from new and diverse voices, particularly those historically underrepresented in experiential and outdoor settings. The Journal also welcomes submissions from established and emerging scholars and practitioners writing about experiential education in the context of outdoor adventure programming, service learning, environmental education, classroom instruction, mental and behavioral health, organizational settings, the creative arts, international travel, internships and work-study, community programs, or other settings. The Journal is particularly interested in publishing manuscripts which consider social justice, apply critical frameworks that engage in the intersectional examination of social identities, and/or examine historically marginalized perspectives. The JEE is a publication of the Association for Experiential Education.
If you have a question about the suitability of a manuscript, please contact Editor Joanna Bettmann Schaefer [jee@aee.org]. For preliminary article inquiries, please send the full draft manuscript to the Editor-in-Chief for review.
| Joanna Ellen Bettmann | University of Utah, USA |
| Karen Anderson | Stonehill College, USA |
| Jocelyn Glazier | University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA |
| Diane Lowenthal | American University, Washington, D.C., USA |
| Denise Mitten | Prescott College, USA |
| Jennifer Pipitone | College of Mount Saint Vincent, USA |
| Kathy Chau Rohn | University of Connecticut, USA |
| Jennifer Wigglesworth | University of Northern British Columbia, Canada |
| Simon Beames | Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway |
| Andrew Bobilya | Western Carolina University, USA |
| Mary Breunig | Sacramento State University, USA |
| Clare Dallat | Outdoor Education Group, Australia |
| Ulrich Dettweiler | University of Stavanger, Norway |
| Pete Higgins | University of Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Susanna Ho | Ministry of Education, Singapore |
| Jennifer Johnson-Kebea | Drexel University, USA |
| Seppo Karppinen | University of Oulu, Finland |
| Denyse Lafrance Horning | Nipissing University, Canada |
| Mark Leather | University of St. Mark and St. John, UK |
| Patrick Maher | Nipissing University, Canada |
| Kathleen Mahon | University of Borås, Sweden |
| Janice McMillan | University of Cape Town, South Africa |
| Michael Mueller | University of Alaska, Anchorage, USA |
| Christine Norton | Texas State University, USA |
| Billy O'Steen | University of Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Moses Okello | School for Field Studies, Tanzania |
| Jill Overholt | Warren Wilson College, USA |
| Kevin Rathunde | University of Utah, USA |
| Emily Root | Niagara University Ontario, Canada |
| Donna San Antonio | Lesley University, USA |
| Jayson Seaman | University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA |
| Beth Sheehan | Southern New Hampshire University, USA |
| Heidi Smith | University of Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Elizabeth Speelman | Georgia College & State University, USA |
| Anita Tucker | University of New Hampshire, USA |
| Jennifer Vadeboncoeur | University of British Columbia, Canada |
| Karen Warren | Hampshire College, USA |
| Heather Wright | University of Texas at Austin, USA |
Two types of manuscripts are accepted for publication in the JEE:
Regular articles: Regular articles present research findings, investigate relevant concepts or theories, or describe areas of programmatic interest in experiential education. These manuscripts are between 3,000 and 6,000 words in length, including the abstract and all the references, and typically follow the general format of a research article (introduction, review of literature, method, results, discussion, references).
Book reviews: Book reviews are published infrequently and on a space-available basis. Manuscript length is limited to 750 words. Book reviews are generally solicited. Publishers or review authors wishing to to suggest a book for consideration, please email jee@aee.org.
Audience
The readership of the JEE consists of academics engaged in a range of scholarly pursuits and practitioners who depend on scholarship to inform what they do. Therefore, it is critical that authors recognize and address these diverse audiences through their writing. Authors of theoretical or highly technical empirical articles are encouraged to communicate implications for practitioners, and authors of practice-oriented articles should clearly elaborate the theoretical approach they are using.
Authors should also take care to explain how the topics they discuss address issues related to experiential education, many of which have been explored previously in the pages of the JEE. This includes but is not limited to issues that arise in programming environments such as organizational development and training, traditional and nontraditional classroom teaching and learning, service learning, therapeutic practices, and outdoor adventure education. Articles that seek to expand conceptions of experiential education are welcome, but should strive to be clear about the advances they represent over existing ideas and practices.
The JEE is not seeking to publish manuscripts describing single programs, curricular units, or outcome evaluations unless they demonstrate clear relevance to wider issues in experiential education, particularly those discussed previously in the Journal. Authors interested in publishing this kind of work should be sure their manuscripts: indicate the importance of the case; articulate a guiding theoretical framework; substantiate claims with evidence or compelling examples; and address the broader implications of their conclusions, especially how their discussion breaks new ground or recontextualizes existing ideas or practices in an innovative way.
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
JEE uses an electronic submission and review process. Manuscripts should be submitted at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jexped, where authors will be required to set up an online account in the SAGE Track system. Manuscript submissions will be accepted with the understanding that their content is unpublished and not being submitted for publication elsewhere. Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the most current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style Manual). Instructions on tables, figures, references, statistics, and typing appear in the manual. The JEE requires that authors use inclusive language in their manuscripts-that is, avoid language that could be construed as sexist, racist, or biased in other ways. For guidelines, see the APA Style Manual.
For questions related to submission guidelines or status of submissions, please contact: jee@aee.org
For questions related to the SAGE Track system, login help, or general troubleshooting please see: http://mchelp.manuscriptcentral.com/gethelpnow/ or contact: ts.mcsupport@thomson.com
1. Manuscript format: All parts of the manuscript, including the title page, abstract, references, and tables and figures, should be provided in MS Word or RTF format, in English. Allow margins of one inch on all sides, and number the manuscript pages consecutively throughout. The title page should include the full title of the paper (no longer than 12 words), the name of each author, the title of each author (e.g., Assistant Professor, Director), the affiliation of each author, the e-mail address of each author, the mailing address and phone number of the principal author, and a word count for the manuscript. The first page of text should begin with the full title of the paper, but NOT the name(s) of the author(s). In preparation for the blind peer review, all author identifiers within the text, citations, and properties should be removed.
2. Abstract: The abstract should follow the title page and include the title of the manuscript, but NOT the name(s) of the author(s). The JEE requires abstracts to conform to a structured format with the following headings: Background, Purpose, Methodology/Approach, Findings/Conclusions, and Implications. Abstracts must be 200 words or fewer. Further guidelines can be found here.
3. Keywords: Three to five keywords should appear three lines after the end of the abstract and should be entered on the JEE website, using the list provided, when submitting a paper online.
4. Headings: Appropriate headings should be used to help organize the manuscript and should follow APA Style Manual guidelines. Typical headings for quantitative and qualitative research articles include review of literature, method, results, discussion, and references. For theoretical manuscripts, authors are encouraged to use headings that clarify the flow of the manuscript as well as assist the reader in understanding the content of the paper. Authors are encouraged to use up to two (2) additional levels of headings in accordance with APA Style Manual guidelines.
5. Tables and figures: Tables should be titled and numbered at the top of the table. They should be numbered consecutively as they appear in the text. Tables should be clear, concise, and able to stand alone. Complete headings and footnotes should be included to clarify entries. Figures should be numbered consecutively, at the bottom of the figure, with a short and concise description. Fonts used in any table or figure should be compatible with that used in the text. All tables and figures should be referred to in the text with a notation made in the manuscript indicating approximately where each should be located. Illustrations should be of professional quality and supplied in EPS, tiff, or PDF formats.
6. Permissions. The author(s) is responsible for providing copies of written permission for lengthy quotations or reprinted or adapted tables or figures. It is the responsibility of the author(s) to check with the publisher or copyright owner regarding specific requirements for permission to adapt or quote from copyrighted material. See the APA Style Manual for guidelines.
7. Literature cited: All citations and references must be complete and accurate on submission and should follow the APA Style Manual. Papers cannot be reviewed if they have references that are found to be incomplete or inaccurate.
8. Length: Regular articles will be no more than 6,000 words, including the abstract and references. Book reviews will be no longer than 750 words. Longer manuscripts will be unsubmitted by the Editor and returned to the author for revision before being considered for review.
Review Process
When a manuscript is sent out for blind review, the evaluation of the reviewers, along with the Editor(s), will determine if the final recommendation to the author(s) is (a) accept as is; (b) accept with minor revisions; (c) suggest revision and resubmission; (d) reject; or (e) not appropriate for the JEE. If accepted, the author(s) will be requested to resubmit a revised copyedited paper through the website (in Word or RTF format). Prospective authors should anticipate this process to take between six and twelve months.
For more information, please refer to the SAGE Manuscript Submission Guidelines.