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The effects of an outdoor experiential education program on a student's self-concept and their perceptions of the program [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Plan BThe purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three different, shortterm, yet intense outdoor experiential education programs on student's self-concept using the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Second Edition (TSCS: 2) in a pretest-posttest
Hlasny, Jason G.
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Making connections with nature : Bridging the theory- practice gap in outdoor and environmental education

open access: yes, 2004
This paper describes the author's experience in attempting to assist tertiary students connect with the natural environment through outdoor and environmental education experiences.
Preston, Lou
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The impact of outdoor education on executive function in adolescents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
This mixed-methods study investigated the nature of the impact of a multi-day outdoor education camp on the executive functions of sixth grade students (n = 29) in Alberta, Canada.
McKenzie, Jared Patrick   +1 more
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Exploring physical education teachers’ perceptions and attitudes towards digital technology in outdoor education

open access: yes, 2023
In the Swedish educational system, there has been a recent push for digital technology in different school subjects. This paper investigates what regulates Swedish physical education teachers’ perceptions of digital technology in outdoor education.
Backman, Erik   +11 more
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Embedding Chemistry and Pharmacy Into Sustainability

open access: yesAngewandte Chemie International Edition, EarlyView.
Chemistry and pharmacy provide products and processes that are indispensable for our high living standard. To understand their relationship with sustainability is important to allow them to contribute to sustainability in a sustainable manner. An integrated overview of green, circular, and sustainable chemistry and pharmacy is given and how they have t
Klaus Kümmerer
wiley   +1 more source

Traditional adventure activities in outdoor environmental education

open access: yes, 2005
Recently, the place of adventure activities in outdoor education has become contentious, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom. It can be challenging for outdoor leaders to incorporate adventure activities with attempts to foster environmental
Thomas, Glyn, Thomas, Glyn J
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Embodied teaching and learning : exploring the mindfulness-nature-wellbeing connection

open access: yes, 2016
This mindfulness workshop will explore the interconnectedness between humans, nature, and wellbeing. We will begin this experiential workshop with a short and accessible mindfulness exercise focused on bringing our awareness back to nature. This exercise
Truong, Son (R17154)
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The "F" word : feminism in outdoor education

open access: yes, 2016
Women have embarked on outdoor careers believing the profession to be a level playing field and one that offers occupational alternatives to traditional sporting activities and educational opportunities. This paper seeks to provide a critical analysis of
Gray, Tonia (R16988)
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The pelvis doesn't walk by itself: Wider pelves reduce the cost of walking over unstable surfaces

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Walking over variable and/or unstable terrain is a key aspect of daily life and was crucial to the evolution of bipedalism. The ability to find gait solutions that maintained stability over uneven terrain for the least increase in metabolic cost was likely a hallmark of locomotor effectiveness in early humans, in particular acting as an ...
Cara Wall‐Scheffler   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outdoor education: essential education for Australia’s future

open access: yes, 2007
At a recent College Awards night most prizes were received by girls. The situation is too familiar. Boys are failing in education. They are alienated from the educational process and this impacts on lifestyle choices and opportunity as they enter ...
Broderick, P., Eglington, C.
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