
Adventure Education: An Introduction
Title:
Adventure Education: An Introduction
Author:
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
272 pages, 15 Tables, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
ISBN-13:
9780415571852
EAN:
9780415571852
Classifications:
Educational Materials
Weight (g):
626
Dimensions (mm):
243 x 172 x 20
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Adventure Education is a form of experiential learning typically associated with activities involving risk, from cooperative games such as raft building to high adventure activities such as rock climbing. Adventure Education: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the planning, delivery and evaluation of Adventure Education, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and delivery. Written by a team of leading Adventure Educators who can draw upon an extensive experience base, the book explores the most important strategies for teaching, learning and implementation in Adventure Education. The book is fully illustrated throughout with real-world case studies and research surveying the key contemporary issues facing Adventure Education Practitioners. This includes essentials for the adventure educator such as risk management and tailoring activities to meet specific learning needs, as well as providing an insight into contemporary uses for adventure programmes. With outdoor and adventure activities being more popular than ever before, this book is essential reading for any student, teacher or practitioner looking to understand Adventure Education and develop their professional skills.










