Some books address outdoor leadership; others focus on adventure
programming. None delve into the specifics of both topics like
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming, Third Edition, does.
The first edition of this book helped define the body of knowledge
for an emerging profession. Two editions later, this groundbreaking
text-now in full color-provides adventure leaders with the tools
and evidence they need to show that their outdoor programs are
effective and have a lasting impact on their participants.
Internationally renowned authors Simon Priest and Michael Gass have
significantly updated the content, based on the latest research,
issues, and trends in the field of adventure education and
leadership. They have reorganized chapters to conform to their new
model of building core competencies. In addition, this third
edition includes the following features: * Material on technology,
social justice, cultural adaptation, sustainability, and
facilitation techniques * An online instructor guide that offers
activities, discussion questions, and assessments compiled from a
group of acclaimed instructors * A digital field handbook that
offers quick reference to key models, concepts, and checklists
covered in the text * An expanded version of global perspectives,
valuable for long-standing programs as well as those just beginning
to enter the field Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming
details both the art and science of adventure leadership, helping a
new generation of outdoor leaders develop their skills. The text
extends the focus on evidence-based models, theories, and best
practices, showing that science and research are as important to
the profession as the natural beauty of the environment. The book
describes the core competencies of outdoor leadership, providing a
framework that helps leaders connect with participants in
meaningful ways, based on mutual goals. The focus on the science
side is invaluable to new leaders and less-experienced leaders, and
it is a great refresher for leaders with more experience. This new
edition offers a more detailed look at diversity and cultural
competencies, preparing leaders to effectively manage diverse
populations of participants. In addition, the content is in line
with the updated accreditation standards from the Association for
Experiential Education. The opening chapters of Effective
Leadership in Adventure Programming supply a solid foundation in
the research, philosophy, ethics, and history of outdoor
leadership. Numerous chapters explore the skills leaders need, with
topics that include technical activity, safety and risk management,
environment, organization, instruction, and facilitation. The
authors also examine leadership styles and conditional leadership
issues, communication, sound judgment, decision making, problem
solving, and the trends and issues in adventure programming.
Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming will help readers
understand the four adventure program areas-recreation, education,
development, and therapy-and how they influence the delivery of
outdoor leadership. The book is a valuable resource for the
training and education of future outdoor leaders. It will help
readers know why they should work in the profession and understandd
how they can make a difference by being an effective outdoor
leader.
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