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An Integrative Review Of The Literature On Women In The Outdoors, Karla Henderson, Nina Roberts
An Integrative Review Of The Literature On Women In The Outdoors, Karla Henderson, Nina Roberts
Research in Outdoor Education
The intent of this integrative review was to examine approaches used in the existing literature about women and the outdoors, to determine the status of current research, and to suggest implications for the future.
"A Sense Of Competence." Re-Conceptualizing Issues Of Competence For Women In Outdoor Education, T. A. Loeffler
"A Sense Of Competence." Re-Conceptualizing Issues Of Competence For Women In Outdoor Education, T. A. Loeffler
Research in Outdoor Education
Competence development in outdoor education is a complex process that is shaped by gender-role socialization, learning environments, and by individual differences. Outdoor educators need to further their understanding of this process so they can fully empower themselves and their students. Outdoor programs need to be designed to support the development of both competence in outdoor skills and a sense of competence in these skills so program participants will be able to fully participate in outdoor activities. This abstract provides an introduction to the issue of competence development and further discussion of this topic is available in Loeffler (1997).
Learning Outdoor Recreation Skills In A Safe Place: Lessons From A Single Sex Program, Deb Jordan
Learning Outdoor Recreation Skills In A Safe Place: Lessons From A Single Sex Program, Deb Jordan
Research in Outdoor Education
The primary intent of this study was to ascertain the reasons women participate in single-sex outdoor recreation workshops to learn outdoor recreation skills. A secondary issue was to identify reasons for participation in outdoor recreation activities.