The State of Knowledge of Outdoor Orientation Programs: Current Practices, Research, and Theory

The State of Knowledge of Outdoor Orientation Programs: Current Practices, Research, and Theory

Outdoor orientation programs represent a prominent area of experiential education with over 25,000 participants annually. More than 191 outdoor orientation programs currently operate in the United States and Canada. The research examining outdoor orientation programs consists of 25 peer-reviewed pub...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of experiential education 2014-03, Vol.37 (1), p.31-45
Hauptverfasser: Bell, Brent J., Gass, Michael A., Nafziger, Christopher S., Starbuck, J. David
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
College Programs
Educational Practices
Educational Research
Educational Theories
Knowledge
Knowledge Level
Literature Reviews
Orientations
Outdoor Education
Physical Environment
School Orientation
Undergraduate Students
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Zusammenfassung:Outdoor orientation programs represent a prominent area of experiential education with over 25,000 participants annually. More than 191 outdoor orientation programs currently operate in the United States and Canada. The research examining outdoor orientation programs consists of 25 peer-reviewed published studies and 11 dissertations. A new theory explaining the success of these programs has emerged based on research and the belief that students experience a special sense of belongingness promoted by social dynamics found in these programs.
ISSN:1053-8259
2169-009X
DOI:10.1177/1053825913518891