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Direct linkLynch, Pip; Moore, Kevin; Minchington, Lyn – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2012
In previous work, Lynch and Moore theorised that the current popularity of adventure in recreation and education contexts is deeply paradoxical at social, economic and technological levels. Extending this thesis, we investigated the extent to which "adventure culture" can be considered quantitatively and qualitatively specific to…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Printed Materials, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedPriest, Simon – Journal of Experiential Education, 1987
Discusses ways in which outdoor leadership preparation differs in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada based on questionnaire responses of 169 selected experts. Examines skills (technical activity, organizational, environmental, instructional, group management, problem solving) and attributes (motivational,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Attitudes, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries
Thomas, Glyn – Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 2005
Recently, the place of adventure activities in outdoor education has become contentious, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom. It can be challenging for outdoor leaders to incorporate adventure activities with attempts to foster environmental awareness, understanding and action. Recently, some authors have suggested practitioners…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Outdoor Education, Environmental Education, Adventure Education
Dynon, John; Loynes, Chris – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, 1990
Describes duties and responsibilities of outdoor instructors under British criminal and civil law. Discusses elements of negligence under civil law including damage, duty of care, standard of care, in loco parentis, students' duty of care, foreseeability, and employer's legal duty. Presents risk management in terms of primary, secondary, and…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adventure Education, Civil Law, Criminal Law
Humberstone, Barbara – Horizons, 2001
A conference explored consolidation and professionalization of the Australian outdoor industry. Key issues, five areas of the outdoor industry, and signposts of what constitutes a profession were identified. Tensions between industry needs and the role of higher education, the underrepresentation of Blacks and women, and effects of accreditation…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adventure Education, Conferences, Corporate Education
Hayllar, Bruce – Horizons, 1997
Reviews research on outcomes of Outdoor Management Development (OMD). Presents the first part of a study in which 12 managers and consultants in OMD programs in large British and Australian companies were interviewed to determine how OMD works. Three broad themes were identified: learning environment, personal insights and outcomes, and emotional…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Educational Environment, Educational Strategies
