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Roberts, Nina S., Comp. – 1998
This resource guide compiles research studies and papers about women in experiential education and recreation in the natural environment. This guide focuses on adventure-based activities and physical recreation in the outdoors; therefore, information regarding women in forestry, natural resources, and ecofeminism has not been included. With the…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Empowerment, Experiential Learning
Brownlee, Matt; Yerkes, Rita – Camping Magazine, 2003
An emotionally safe environment helps campers participate in adventure activities. Staff development tips for creating a safe environment include using cooperative goal setting; using parallel training processes; developing working lesson plans that outline facilitation techniques for creating emotionally safe environments; and using co-created…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, Camping, Cooperative Planning
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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
Beames, Simon – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, 1996
Guidelines for beginning adventure education instructors include preparing to effectively manage accidents by identifying all risks associated with an activity, leading only those adventure activities in which one feels competent, and establishing goals in order to make good decisions in the field and approach programs with clarity and purpose.…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adventure Education, Decision Making, Educational Strategies
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Attarian, Aram – Journal of Experiential Education, 2001
More people are participating in adventure programs than ever before. Consequently, the natural resources that support these activities are being compromised, resulting in greater restrictions on land and water use, and implementation of user fees. Trends towards artificial adventure environments, certification and accreditation, litigation and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adventure Education, Certification, Court Litigation
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Garvey, Daniel – Journal of Experiential Education, 1998
Focuses on risks and challenges of conducting adventure programming in foreign countries. Recommends actions to take before the crisis (involving assumptions, risk evaluation, emergency evacuation plans, awareness of medical-care costs, and foreign communications systems, family procedures plan, briefings); during the crisis (meeting staff and…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adventure Education, Crisis Management, Cultural Awareness
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Hovelynck, Johan – Journal of Experiential Education, 1998
Analysis of a case study of a whitewater rafting accident reveals that such accidents tend to result from multiple actions. Many events leading up to such accidents include procedural and process factors, suggesting that hard-skills technical training is an insufficient approach to accident prevention. Contains 26 references. (SAS)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Aquatic Sports, Case Studies
Weber, Holly A., Ed. – Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, 2000
The six issues of Wilderness Medicine Newsletter published in 2000 provide medical and rescue information for the nonphysician in remote wilderness areas. Feature articles include: "Lions & Tigers & Bears, Oh My!" (wildlife precautions) (Jeanne Twehous); "Calamity in the Unroofed Temple" (collapse of a famous snow arch) (Nicholas Howe);…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Clinical Diagnosis, First Aid, Injuries
Fedler, Anthony J.; Matthews, Bruce E. – Taproot, 2001
To implement its mission of increasing participation in fishing and boating and the stewardship of related resources, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation solicited input from 11 experts in related fields. They identified 10 principles for education programs and recommended best practices in four educational areas: program planning,…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Practices, Environmental Education, Leadership Training
Brown, Heather – Horizons, 2000
Participant responsibility in outdoor education programs is placed on a continuum from passenger status through participant and partner to practitioner. Corresponding leader roles are directive, coaching, supporting, and delegating. The disempowering effects of the passenger approach to risk management and the value of teaching a group to manage…
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Educational Strategies, Empowerment, Leadership Styles
National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY. – 1988
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is an internationally recognized outdoor school with five branch schools located in Wyoming, Alaska, Kenya, Mexico, and Washington. The philosophy of NOLS is to develop judgment and leadership skills in its students. Three priorities guide this school: (1) safety and care of the individual; (2) safety…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adventure Education, Conservation Education, Environmental Education
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Raiola, Ed – Journal of Experiential Education, 2003
A communication and problem-solving model is presented for individuals who lead extended field-based courses. The model focuses on the positive aspects of a situation and on encouraging individuals to accept responsibility for their behavioral choices. The four steps in the model are establishing rapport, what needs to change, where are we going,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Conflict Resolution, Educational Strategies, Group Dynamics
Gilbert, Jim, Ed.; Bruner, Eric, Ed. – 1989
This proceedings contains 16 papers on recreation and adventure programming, outdoor education, and outdoor leadership training. The papers are: (1) "Beyond Recreation: Our Classroom Is Wild America" (Barry Auskern); (2) "Outward Bound Leadership Model: An Exploratory Study of Leadership Variables" (Natalie L. Bartley); (3)…
Descriptors: Accidents, Adolescents, Adventure Education, Camping
Goldenberg, Marni – 2001
Outdoor adventure education is an experiential method of learning which takes place primarily through sensory involvement with the outdoors. Characteristics of adventure education include uncertain outcomes, risk, inescapable consequences, energetic action, and willingness to participate. Adventure education occurs in a diversity of venues,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics
Weber, Holly A., Ed.; And Others – Wilderness Medicine Newsletter, 1996
This document consists of the six issues of the "Wilderness Medicine Newsletter" published during 1996. The newsletter addresses the treatment and prevention of medical emergencies in the wilderness and training resources. Issues typically include feature articles, interviews with doctors in the wilderness, conferences and training…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Camping, Emergency Medical Technicians
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