Inspired by the British pastime of "letterboxing," questing has
become one of the fastest growing recreational-educational
activities on this side of the Atlantic. In scores of communities,
people from toddlers and teens, parents and grandparents follow
maps, clues, and rhyming riddles seeking treasure boxes hidden in
natural and cultural locations. In this book, two experts in
community education explain how individuals and organizations can
create and organize permanent quests to foster place-based
education, stewardship, adventure, and fun.
In the process of undertaking quests participants "celebrate and
strengthen community life" by forging "lifelong connections to the
distinct landscapes and cultural features of their home ground."
This book is intended to offer inspiration and practical advice for
parents, teachers, community group leaders, and others interested
in learning about where they live and building community ties
through questing.
Questing draws upon the well-established success of a program in
New England in which individuals, students, and organizations
create clues and maps highlighting the special places and stories
of their community. The book presents a rationale for place-based
education and quest program goals and objectives that can easily be
implemented in any community.
General
Imprint: |
University Press of New England
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2006 |
First published: |
March 2006 |
Authors: |
Steven Glazer
• Delia Clark
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 1mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
276 |
Edition: |
New edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-58465-532-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-58465-532-1 |
Barcode: |
9781584655329 |
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