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Common Ground: Education, Recreation, And The Environment, Curt Schatz, Tehri Parker Feb 1995

Common Ground: Education, Recreation, And The Environment, Curt Schatz, Tehri Parker

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Outdoor recreation programs and outdoor education programs share "common ground" - a similar purpose and programmatic focus on environmental awareness and ethics. As Ford ( 1981) has suggested, "there is very little difference between an education program and a recreation program" - both "contribute to the individual's ability to function effectively in society" (p. 50). Despite their similarities, education and recreation in the outdoors are traditionally separated, and one is emphasized over the other as the substance" of what is offered in a program. While they often contain a recreational element, environmental education programs tend to emphasize knowledge as an …


The Myths Of Outdoor And Adventure Recreation And The Environmental Ethos, Gary Morgan Feb 1995

The Myths Of Outdoor And Adventure Recreation And The Environmental Ethos, Gary Morgan

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Professionals in the outdoor recreation and education fields are often looked upon as champions of the environmental cause. A number of assumptions appear to be made to this end. Yet, many of these assumptions may be based in myth. The intent of this article is to highlight the major arguments put forward supporting the significance of outdoor and adventure recreation as tools to develop a new environmental ethos; identify the assumptions within the arguments; and then expose the potential myths surrounding the assumptions.The arguments put forth in support of outdoor and adventure recreation are based on an article in the …


News Briefs, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Feb 1995

News Briefs, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section contains multiple brief news items related to conservation, environment or outdoor education.


Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Feb 1995

Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

No abstract provided.


Resources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Feb 1995

Resources, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section contains a listing of teaching resources of all types for those who work in outdoor education field at time of publication. Some items highlighted include a Complete Backyard Bird Feeding System, Dino Doo, and the World Resources 1994-95 Data Bose Diskette.


Book And Product Reviews, Charles Yaple, Cheryl Estes, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors Feb 1995

Book And Product Reviews, Charles Yaple, Cheryl Estes, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section reviewed several books and products.

Books:

  • Once Around the Sun by Rick Marsi
  • The Private Eye by Kerry Ruef
  • Another Wilderness: New Outdoor Writing by Women edited by Susan Fox Rogers

Summer Nectar shampoo, by earth preserv products, was reviewed by the editorial staff COE staff.


A Student Handbook For The Environmental Education / Outdoor School Program In The Middle School, Robert Charles Kenck Jr. Jan 1989

A Student Handbook For The Environmental Education / Outdoor School Program In The Middle School, Robert Charles Kenck Jr.

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The purpose of this project was to develop a student handbook that can be used from the onset of an environmental study through the inter-active field study. Students will use the handbook as they begin to study environmental education in the classroom. The handbook will continue to be used as each student attends a three day outdoor school to study firsthand their environment through field activities. The handbook will remain the property of the students.


Investigation Of Attitudinal And Behavioral Changes Of Selected Sixth Grade Students Who Attend An Outdoor School, Robert R. Sesar Aug 1968

Investigation Of Attitudinal And Behavioral Changes Of Selected Sixth Grade Students Who Attend An Outdoor School, Robert R. Sesar

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The out-of-doors is being utilized increasingly by school personnel for developing programs to extend the classroom to include the natural environment. It is hoped that a climate for learning, enriched with direct laboratory experiences, will establish a situation where all students benefit. This study is concerned with the investigation of students' attitudes and self-concepts following such an outdoor school experience.

The students selected for this study attended a sixth grade class from one of the following Oregon schools: Holy Redeemer and George, of Portland; Eastham, located in Oregon City, and Rainier located in the town of Rainier. The test group …