The Impact of Outdoor Education on American Education.

Hammerman, William M.

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ERIC Number: EJ357230

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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The Impact of Outdoor Education on American Education.

Hammerman, William M.

Journal of Outdoor Education, v21 p4-14 1986-87

Summarizes the history of the outdoor education movement from the idea stage of school camping (1930-1939) to the present stage of diversity and growing opportunities for resident outdoor programs and programs for special populations. Analyzes research literature, noting thematic trends and quantitative studies of numbers of participants and programs. (JHZ)

Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adventure Education, Camping, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Experimental Programs, Higher Education, Leaders, Outdoor Education, Resident Camp Programs, School Activities, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Historical Materials; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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