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Complementing classroom learning through outdoor adventure education: out-of-school-time experiences that make a difference
- Source :
- Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 18:36-52
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2017.
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Abstract
- Recent research underscores the importance of the skills, beliefs and behaviors that support student achievement in the classroom and beyond. This set of intrapersonal and interpersonal assets (e.g. perseverance, grit, social skills, efficacy beliefs and mind-sets) are often referred to as noncognitive factors, as they are not measured directly by traditional academic assessments. Outdoor adventure education (OAE) is well positioned to deliver these desired outcomes—boosting self-confidence, self-efficacy and social skills while developing leadership and communication competencies. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to better understand the form, function and delivery of an effective OAE program/school partnership targeting factors that support student success. Findings explain how shared OAE experiences among adolescent girls attending the same school contribute to greater social connectedness, self-efficacy in leadership competencies, and a recalibrated sense of self and personal poten...
- Subjects :
- Self-efficacy
Medical education
Outdoor education
05 social sciences
Adventure education
Self-concept
050301 education
050109 social psychology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Interpersonal communication
Grounded theory
Education
Social skills
Pedagogy
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Psychology
0503 education
Intrapersonal communication
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Details
- ISSN :
- 17540402 and 14729679
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........4421d9e6fa3b7092ae2b4a411a4da164