| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 317 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Do the benefits of adventure programming outweigh the risks? -- Should principles of challenge by choice be integral to all adventure program experiences? -- Does the concept of transfer of learning sufficiently explain the way outcomes of adventure programming are generalized to other areas of participants' lives? -- Should there be a professional certification in outdoor leadership? -- Should programs be accredited to ensure that they adhere to industry standards? -- Should motorized outdoor adventure pursuits be included in adventure programming? -- Should individuals with disabilities be fully included in adventure programming? -- Should people of color be encouraged to participate in current outdoor adventure programs? -- Can adventure programming make a meaningful difference in promoting health and wellness in society? -- Does technology compromise the wilderness experience? -- Should extreme sports, such as BASE jumping and other high-risk sports, be included in adventure programming? -- Should nonprofit and educational programs be required to obtain permits to use public land? -- Should Wilderness First Responder be the standard of care for wilderness leadership? -- Should wilderness program staff always accompany their participants? -- Should transgender youths be encouraged to favor specialized camps over mainstream camps? -- Does Leave No Trace make a difference beyond the scope of backcountry environmental practices? -- Are educational reform policies that stress standards and accountability compatible with pedagogical aims and practices in outdoor education? -- Are rational decision-making models the most effective method to train novice outdoor leaders? -- Is it possible to effectively accomplish the goals of outdoor education through online programming? -- Is outcomes-based research currently more important than critical research for the field of adventure programming? |
| Summary |
Controversial Issues in Adventure Programming encourages readers to reassess some of the underlying assumptions on which adventure programming is based; critically examine the implications of new developments for emerging practice; and discuss how best to position the field of adventure programming in addressing broader social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and environmental changes in society. Readers will find discussions of current issues, including certification, program accreditation, and motorized versus nonmotorized forms of outdoor recreation, as well as perspectives on emerging issues, such as the use of online adventure programming. Respected authors Bruce Martin and Mark Wagstaff and a team of more than 50 contributors from around the globe provide an international perspective on these issues, offering an understanding of the field as it relates to broad societal concerns. Written primarily for students but also useful for practitioners, Controversial Issues in Adventure Programming presents a unique way for readers to engage with current and emerging topics. Each of the 20 issues is prefaced with a general overview and a discussion of its significance in light of broader social concerns. Then, contributors present both the pro and the con aspects of each issue in a debate format. The text allows students to understand the key points and build familiarity with current research pertinent to these issues. As students work through each debate, they can begin to develop their own informed perspectives. Controversial Issues in Adventure Programming will help both students and practitioners broaden their understanding of the field as they examine a range of enduring, contemporary, and emerging topics. This timely resource challenges readers to think critically, reflect, and respond thoughtfully in their roles as future or current leaders and administrators in adventure programming |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Adventure education.
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General.
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
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Adventure education
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Sport.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Martin, Bruce, 1969-
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Wagstaff, Mark, 1959-
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| ISBN |
9781450487450 |
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1450487459 |
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9781450432832 |
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1450432832 |
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9781492541028 |
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1492541028 |
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1450432840 |
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9781450432849 |
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