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Vinal, William – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1972
Presents the educational background of 3 great outdoor education leaders: Edward Howe Forbush, George Wilton Field, and Harold C. Bryant. (NQ)
Descriptors: Educational Background, Leadership, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Leadership
Loewen, Lily – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1989
Discusses some characteristics and skills of the effective outdoor leader: confidence, feeling "at home" in the outdoors, continuing awareness of and curiosity about the outdoors, good communication skills, creative thinking, and team-building abilities. (SV)
Descriptors: Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Outdoor Education
Petzoldt, Paul – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1975
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Educational Philosophy, Environmental Education, Higher Education
VandenHazel, Bessel J. – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1988
Describes history and benefits of outdoor education, focusing on Northern Illinois University's Outdoor Teacher Education Program, on the Loredo Taft Field Campus. Examines opportunities and importance of outdoor education, especially for elementary students. Notes opportunities for postgraduate outdoor education field studies and adventure…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Environmental Education
Ford, Phyllis – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1988
Analyzes characteristics of outdoor leaders. Lists outdoor program types. Suggests course content, areas of competency, and 38 personal leadership traits for prospective leaders. Describes human resources, natural resources, and cultural awareness as parts of the "holistic domain" of the outdoor leader. Intended for training purposes. Includes…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Cultural Awareness, Decision Making