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Association for Experiential Education, Boulder, CO. – 1999
This document contains 10 presentation papers from the 1999 International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education. Papers address the outcomes and benefits of experiential approaches and outdoor education for various age groups, as well as the therapeutic use of adventure and experiential strategies. The papers are:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adventure Education, Camping, Elementary Secondary Education
Fox, Karen M., Ed.; Foti, Pamela E., Ed.; McAvoy, Leo H., Ed.; Young, Anderson B., Ed.; Ryan, Sean, Ed.; Johnson, Rebecca, Ed.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah, Ed. – 1998
This proceedings contains 13 papers from the 1998 Research Symposium of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors. Following a preface "Building the Research Foundations of Outdoor Education" (Karen M. Fox, Leo H. McAvoy, Anderson B. Young), the entries are: (1) "An Integrative Review of the Literature on Women in the Outdoors" (Karla A.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Educational Research, Individual Development
Download full textWhite, Marian, Ed. – 1999
This proceedings contains transcripts, presentations, and workshop summaries from a 2-day conference on experiential learning in youth development, held by the Brathay Hall Trust in the English Lake District. Brathay is a British educational charity that offers a variety of youth development courses, ranging from outdoor adventure activities to…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning
Bialeschki, M. Deborah, Ed.; Henderson, Karla A., Ed.; Young, Anderson B., Ed.; Andrejewski, Robert G., Ed. – 2002
This volume contains peer-reviewed research articles and abstracts based on papers presented at the sixth biennial research symposium of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors. Introductory materials include the editors' introduction, "Milestones in Outdoor Education" (Anderson B. Young), and a tribute to the founder of the Indiana University…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Disabilities, Educational Research
Stringer, L. Allison, Ed.; McAvoy, Leo H., Ed.; Young, Anderson B., Ed. – 2000
This proceedings contains conference papers and abstracts of papers concerned with research into the processes and outcomes of outdoor and adventure education. Following a preface, "What Have We Been Doing?" (Anderson B. Young), the papers are: (1) "Components of the Outdoor Trip: What Really Happens?" (Alan Ewert, Jim…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Disabilities, Educational Research
Itin, Christian M., Ed. – 1998
This proceedings contains selected papers from the first International Adventure Therapy Conference. The papers reflect a wide range of ideas about what constitutes adventure therapy and how it should be conducted. Presenting an array of international perspectives, programs, and practices, the papers expand the current literature, which has come…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, Behavior Change, Behavior Theories
Harwell, Rick, Ed.; Comstedt, Timothea, Ed.; Roberts, Nina, Ed. – 1997
This proceedings contains 36 papers presented at the 25th Annual Conference of the Association for Experiential Education. Papers are: "The Woods and the Trees: Interpreting Experiential Education for Schools and a Greater Audience" (Joanna Allen, John Hutchinson); "Adventure Programming & Prevention of Adolescent Problem…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Disabilities
McAvoy, Leo H., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This proceedings contains nine conference papers, as well as abstracts of an additional seven papers, on research related to outdoor education. A preface, "Building a Research Community for Outdoor Education" (Anderson B. Young), describes the role of the Coalition for promoting information exchange and cooperation among outdoor education…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Educational Practices, Educational Principles
Birmingham, Carolyn, Ed.; Shuler, Karen, Ed. – 1991
This proceedings contains articles and workshop summaries from the 1991 conference of the Association for Experiential Education. Both articles and workshop summaries are categorized into the similar areas of: (1) open track, an outline of curriculum and models for training volunteer practitioners; (2) adventure alternatives track, discussing…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Cultural Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences
PDF pending restorationAssociation for Experiential Education, Boulder, CO. – 1994
These proceedings comprise descriptions of approximately 120 workshops and presentations. Entries range from short workshop descriptions to full-length papers. Topics cover various bases, applications, and outcomes of experiential learning techniques, including community-based experiences for at-risk secondary students, using the Internet,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies
McAvoy, Leo H., Ed.; Stringer, L. Allison, Ed.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah, Ed.; Young, Anderson B., Ed. – 1996
This proceedings includes 18 papers and abstracts of papers presented at the third biennial research symposium of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors. Following an introduction, "Strengthening the Foundations of Outdoor Education" (Anderson B. Young, Leo H. McAvoy), the papers and abstracts are: "Research in Outdoor…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Camping, Corporate Education, Educational Research
Baker, Babs, Ed. – 1996
This conference proceedings includes 66 papers, workshop descriptions, and abstracts concerned with experiential education; outdoor education; adventure-based education, counseling, and therapy; and outdoor leadership. Topics include various aspects of program design and administration; experiential educational practices and group facilitation…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Corporate Education, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies
Direct linkPhipps, Maurice, Ed.; Hayashi, Aya, Ed. – Wilderness Education Association, 2006
The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) helps people enjoy and protect our nation's most precious resource: Our wilderness areas. They have been training and certifying outdoor leaders around the world for nearly 30 years, teaching students safely and effectively to lead groups in the outdoors without harming the environment. In addition,…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Outdoor Leadership, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
