"Consider whether activities from which participants learn the most are necessarily those that puch them out of their 'comfort zone?'"

This question was posed by Andrew Martin as a result of his case study on Outward Bound. It is a question that experiential practitioners have discussed in school, in conference workshops, at networking days, and on-line. Yet, what I have not seen thus far is an individual or organization with statistical weight behind their opinions and theories.

Research does not have to be and should not only be focused on whether or not experiential education is effective. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of nuances within our field that deserve further study. The more we critique and analyze our own field the less others will be able to. Begin thinking about what questions you'd like to find answers to. Better yet, start the search.

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