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Philosophical issues in adventure education / Scott D. Wurdinger.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co, c1997.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xix, 92 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780787236236
  • 0787236233
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Foundations of adventure education -- Conducting a critical analysis -- Views on the learning process -- Views on risk and human nature -- Aims of education -- Conclusions
Summary: This book uses an approach called critical analysis to examine the philosophy of adventure education. Critical analysis is a three step method - identify assertions, draw out assumptions, and raise questions - that can be used by programs and educators to provide for more effective learning environments. It challenges educators to think critically about their commonly held assumptions and beliefs.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-92).

Foundations of adventure education -- Conducting a critical analysis -- Views on the learning process -- Views on risk and human nature -- Aims of education -- Conclusions

This book uses an approach called critical analysis to examine the philosophy of adventure education. Critical analysis is a three step method - identify assertions, draw out assumptions, and raise questions - that can be used by programs and educators to provide for more effective learning environments. It challenges educators to think critically about their commonly held assumptions and beliefs.

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