Description
Book SynopsisOffers students the theories, concepts and developments of outdoor adventure education, preparing them for careers in this field. This book offers a comprehensive view of the expanding discipline of outdoor adventure education in its various settings. It covers the theories, concepts, and developments of outdoor adventure education.
Table of ContentsPart I Foundations
Chapter 1. Overview of Outdoor Adventure Education
Defining Adventure
Defining Outdoor Adventure Education
Types of Definitions
Evidence, Design, and Implementation
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 2. History of Outdoor Adventure Education
Early Explorers and Adventure Seekers
Exploration and the Quest for Adventure
Adventure in Transition
The Concepts of Leisure and Recreation
The Advent of Adventure Recreation
Formalized Schools of Adventure Education
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 3. Outdoor Adventure in Contemporary Practice
Programs and Practice
Components of the OAE Experience
Philosophical Basis
The Adventure Progression
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 4. Managing Motivation, Risk, Fear, and Stress
Motivations in OAE
Risk and Risk Taking
Fear in OAE
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Part II Theory
Chapter 5. Theoretical Constructs Used in Outdoor Adventure Education
Theory and Model Development
Dissecting the Concept of Theory
Models in Outdoor Adventure Education
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 6. Extant Theories and Key Constructs in Outdoor Adventure Education
Promising Explanatory Frameworks
Key Theories
Key Learning Constructs
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 7. Development Across the Life Span
Youth and Adolescents
Emerging Adults
Adults
Older Adults
Additional Views of Human Development
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Part III Research
Chapter 8. Evaluation Research
Common Purposes of Evaluation
Case Study: The WRMC Incident Reporting Database
Common Evaluation Techniques
Alternative Evaluations: Best Practices and Benchmarking
Common Limitations
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 9. Outcomes of Participation
Common Participation Outcomes
Program Qualities
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 10. State of OAE Research
The Role of Research
Early Research in OAE
OAE Research Matures
Current Trends
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 11. Improving Research
Challenges in OAE Research
Strengthening Research
Summary
Issues for Further Discussion
Chapter 12. Evolving Trends and Issues
Changing Levels and Types of Use
Impacts of Technology
Changing Values
Consumerism
Future Challenges
Summary
Issues for Future Discussion
