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Between Safety and Risk: A Model for Outdoor Adventure Decision Making.
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Boyes, Michael A.; O'Hare, David – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2003
Decision making by outdoor adventure educators revolves around balancing risk and competence. A model of outdoor adventure decision making is presented that draws on naturalistic decision-making processes and emphasizes the importance of situational recognition and prior experience. Leaders draw key information from the natural environment,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Case Studies, Context Effect, Decision Making
Beyond "The Outward Bound Process": Rethinking Student Learning.
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McKenzie, Marcia – Journal of Experiential Education, 2003
A study examined how 28 components of Outward Bound Western Canada (OBWC) courses affected student self-concept, motivation, and interpersonal skills. Data from questionnaires, interviews, and observations of 92 OBWC students generally supported previous research, but also indicated that the objectives of compassion and service received less…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Objectives, Group Dynamics, Individual Development
Effort or Performance: Keys to Motivated Learners in the Outdoors.
Rubens, Des – Horizons, 1999
Mastery and performance goals of learning were related to "broad" and "narrow" views of adventure identified through interviews with 12 British outdoor educators. Motivational research provides empirical support for using progressive teaching approaches in outdoor education. Findings suggest that educators should encourage a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Cognitive Style, Educational Environment, Educational Psychology