Can Outdoor Education Encourage Creative Learning Opportunities?.

Baker-Graham, Abi

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ERIC Number: EJ505542

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Publication Date: 1994

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Can Outdoor Education Encourage Creative Learning Opportunities?

Baker-Graham, Abi

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, v11 n4 p23-25 Win 1994

Argues that outdoor education is, in its own right, a creative form of learning. Draws parallels between stages of personal development in real life and in caving (as an example of outdoor education). Includes citations from Maslow's work that are applicable to outdoor and adventure education activities. Notes the importance of preparing outdoor teachers in alternative teaching methods. (RAH)

Descriptors: Adventure Education, Creative Development, Creativity, Discovery Learning, Educational Objectives, Experiential Learning, Individual Development, Outdoor Education, Self Actualization

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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