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Direct linkMiller, Michael T.; Deggs, David – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
Rural community colleges have an often understated impact on the communities they serve, especially in regard to their role in developing the identity of individuals. The ability of the rural community college to influence individual identity development is often exasperated due to the challenges associated with rural American life. The role of…
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Nonformal Education, Community Colleges, Recreation
Broida, David; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1978
Recreational programs involving experience in outdoor activities for groups provide education as well as adventure. (JD)
Descriptors: Camping, Group Activities, Individual Development, Leadership Training
Jensen, Mary; Young, Anderson Briggs – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
Experiential learning programs which are conducted outdoors are termed outdoor education. Four categories of outdoor education programing are discussed: (1) personal growth programs; (2) interdisciplinary studies; (3) socializing agencies; and (4) recreation education. (JN)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Individual Development, Interdisciplinary Approach
Tapply, Richard M. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
Wilderness recreational programs involving risk activities, adventure, group living, and solitary experience contribute to individual development and self realization. (JD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Group Activities, Group Dynamics, Group Experience
Sugerman, Deborah – 2002
A study examined the relationship between older adults' motivations to participate in outdoor adventure experiences and their retirement status. Surveys of 782 adults over 55 years old participating in 72 outdoor adventure programs found that although there were several significant differences in motivation based on retirement status, the overall…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Aging (Individuals), Coping, Individual Development
National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia). – 1997
Recreation, leisure, and personal enrichment education and training programs play an important role in the total education and training undertaken in Australia. Depending on the State or Territory, personal enrichment programs are delivered by registered and unregistered community providers; technical and further education (TAFE) and other…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Enrichment, Enrichment Activities, Foreign Countries
Download full textOhio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1975
Ninety-one projects funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title III, and providing funds to public school districts to demonstrate the feasibility and practicality of eudcational improvements, are summarized and highlighted in this project status and progess report of Ohio ESEA Title III programs. Projects are broken down according…
Descriptors: Career Education, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Programs, Educational Improvement
Phipps, 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
