Noun

Singular outdoor education

Plural outdoor educations

outdoor education (plural outdoor educations)

  1. Organized learning that takes place in the outdoors. Outdoor education programs often involve residential or journey-based experiences in which students participate in a variety of adventurous challenges such as hiking, climbing, canoeing, ropes courses, and group games. Outdoor education draws upon the philosophy and theory of experiential education and on environmental education.
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Sun Feb 7 07:50:15 2010

Outdoor education usually refers to organized learning that takes place in the outdoors. Outdoor education programs sometimes involve residential or journey-based experiences in which students participate in a variety of adventurous challenges in the form of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, canoeing, ropes courses, and group games. Outdoor education draws upon the philosophy, theory, and practices of experiential education and environmental education.

A group of Outward Bound participants with physical disabilities after completing a ropes course, c. 1996. An Outward Bound excursion at Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.

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What is an outdoor education risk management plan?
Q. Hi there, I am currently in year 11 at high school (Perth WA) and I have to develop a risk management plan for white water rafting in outdoor education. We have to identify 5 risks and develop a risk management plan to minimise those risks. Any ideas? thanks in advance
Asked by unknown - Wed Oct 8 22:47:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need to look for five risks associated with the activity - rafting - and develop strategies to minimise those risks. eg. Drowning - wear life jacket/training/first aid team or paramedics on site Impacts - wear elbow pads and helmet/paramedics Sun UV - wear waterproof sunblock Rollover - recovery training/paramedics Course - Reconnoiter course to ensure not too hard (dangerous) for students skill level
Answered by Bertsta - Wed Oct 8 23:04:54 2008

How do I become a Social Work Coordinator?
Q. I want to become a Social Work Coordinator or activities coordinator. How do I do this? I have seen jobs with pay salaries between 30k-90k. I am current at a Board of Education program that does different activities with local schools(internship). They are mainly outdoor based that tries to help kids maintain positive behavior. My main concern is that I do not do a lot of paper work. I am not going to be as skilled with reviewing psychosocial assessments and the rest of the paper baggage.
Asked by skitsefrenik - Fri Aug 29 10:25:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. u gotta call people and develop connexions, without which u wont go far. so pl start networking and u will get there. start showing that u r capable. attend charity events etc, volunteer etc
Answered by mel - Tue Sep 2 04:44:28 2008

I am an advanced roller blader. What are the latest recommendations for great roller blades?
Q. I intend to use the skates outdoor and have sometimes gone over 30 miles in one trip. At this point, I am not intending to use the skates competitively. I have purchased K2 and Roller Blade Skates (approximately $299) in the past. Are there more advanced, higher comfort skates available? Could someone give me a short education on purchasing advanced roller blades? I see skates for $500+, what is the real difference? Are custom skates better?
Asked by Haglaw - Wed Apr 16 21:29:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I hate to say it but 30 minutes doesn't sound very "advanced". Most people I know consider a 30 minute skate to be very short. For recreational/fitness skating, K2 and Rollerblade are still the top companies. They make skates anywhere from $100-$400. When you go to the higher priced skates in their line, you get better frames and larger wheels, plus boots that are shorter to allow your feet more freedom in your stride. You also get frames that can be adjusted to your needs or replaced with other standard frames. Their top end tend to be the lower end of racing skates. The frames and wheels are similer to their top fitness skates but the boots become very short with much less padding. This gives your feet the most flexibility and… [cont.]
Answered by Fun Skater - Thu Apr 17 13:40:48 2008

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See also:

  • Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc.Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc.
    wendigolake.com
    Offers wilderness adventure residential programs for youth in northern Ontario, Canada. Describes activities, location, and opportunities to customize the program for a group's needs.
  • First Track AdventuresFirst Track Adventures
    firsttrack.com.au
    Outdoor activities and camps for schools, corporate training, and the general public. Mountain biking, canoeing, skiing, bushwalking, snorkeling, ropes courses, Koori studies. (Victoria, Australia)
  • Ardroy Outdoor Education CentreArdroy Outdoor Education Centre
    outdooreducation.co.uk
    Offers training in mountaineering, first aid, kayaking, canoeing, and the environment with a focus on personal development. (Argyll, Scotland)
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