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Haluza-DeLay, Randolph – Journal of Experiential Education, 1999
A study examined experiences of nature among eight adolescents during a 12-day wilderness trip. The trip generated feelings of good will toward nature but no increase in environmentally responsible behaviors. Group norms emphasized social interaction and constrained attention to nature. Outdoor educators should consciously plan for transfer of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, Attitude Change, Environmental Education
McKenzie, Marcia – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2002
Interviews and surveys of 98 students and 7 instructors in Outward Bound Canada found that specific aspects of course activities, the physical environment, instructors, and participants influenced course outcomes. As role models, instructors made a greater contribution to student interpersonal skills than most other course components. Implications…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Group Dynamics
Barron, Jennie – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 1998
An outdoor trip leader reflects on the outdoor leader's role and responsibilities and on three qualities that set outdoor education programs apart from recreational programs: they promote continued self-directed learning; encourage reflection on the experience, both through structured activities and the creation of conditions conducive to…
Descriptors: College Students, Discovery Learning, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning
Magee, Clare; And Others – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 1994
Describes how an outdoor leadership center changed in response to fiscal restraints by expanding its facilities, diversifying programs to reach both youth and adult clients, and becoming financially accountable. Program changes resulted from three studies that gathered input from program stakeholders and government representatives. (LP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Financial Problems
Fox, Karen; Reed, Mark – 1994
This paper examines the changing attitudes and personal development of 20 college students participating in an advanced class on ethical outdoor leadership. Students took part in short outdoor activities and tasks for which they selected their own leaders, determined strategies, and evaluated their task and group process performances. Course…
Descriptors: College Students, Courses, Ethics, Foreign Countries
Priest, Simon – 1987
Information related to selecting, training, and certifying outdoor leaders for high adventure pursuits, is provided by selected experts from five English-speaking nations (Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States). Patterns of differences and similarities among these nations regarding outdoor leadership components and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, Credentials, Decision Making Skills
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