Understanding Educational Expeditions (Hardcover)

This book explores theory that can be used to inform how educational expeditions are conceptualised, planned, and facilitated. The contributors offer a wide range of perspectives through which expeditions for educational purposes can be considered. Eleven accessible chapters examine the following topics: -The British Youth Expedition: Cultural and Historical Perspectives -Virtue Ethics and Expeditions -Interactionism and Expeditions -The Expedition and Rites of Passage -Science on Expeditions -Choices, Values, and Untidy Processes: Personal, Social, and Health Education on Educational Expeditions -Expeditions and Liberal Arts University Education -Understanding Heritage Travel: Story, Place, and Technology -Expeditions for People with Disabilities -Ethics for Expeditions -Current Issues Aiming to bridge theory and practice, each chapter outlines relevant literature, highlights key areas for consideration, and offers suggestions for real-world application. The book will be of interest to researchers, university students, expedition organisers, and outdoor instructors.

General

Imprint:	Sense Publishers
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	2010
First published:	2010
Volume editors:	Simon Beames
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	133
ISBN-13:	978-9460911248
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General
LSN:	9460911242
Barcode:	9789460911248

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