ERIC Number: EJ871291
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-8259
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The Czech Way of Inclusion through an Experiential Education Framework
Kudlacek, Martin; Bocarro, Jason; Jirasek, Ivo; Hanus, Radek
Journal of Experiential Education, v32 n1 p14-27 2009
The purpose of this article is to present the development of inclusive experiential education courses in the Czech Republic. The inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) in recreation, sport, and education has become more prevalent in Czech society. This article describes the conceptual meaning of the term inclusion from both a historical and theoretical perspective based on the work of two Central/Eastern European authors (Jesensky, 1998; Valkova, 1998). The article also highlights one case study of The Czech Outward Bound branch "Prazdninova skola Lipnice Vacation School Lipnice", which has applied these theoretical perspectives in developing inclusive experiential education programs. This article also provides specific examples of programs and activities that can help enhance the inclusion of PWD within the experiential educational environment. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Education Courses, Disabilities, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Educational Environment, Inclusive Schools, Case Studies, Program Development, Educational History, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Czech Republic
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