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Outdoor Leadership, Second Edition, is the definitive text for
developing student leadership in outdoor and adventure settings
throughout the world. Crafted by an author team internationally
recognized for their research, teaching, and experience in outdoor
and adventure leadership, this new edition provides students with
the foundational knowledge they need to develop as competent
professionals in the field. Grounded in Eight Core Competencies
Through Outdoor Leadership, Second Edition, students are introduced
to eight core competencies that the authors consider essential to
outdoor leadership: 1. Foundational knowledge 2. Self-awareness and
professional conduct 3. Decision making and judgment 4. Teaching
and facilitation 5. Environmental stewardship 6. Program management
7. Safety and risk management 8. Technical ability This unique
approach to outdoor and adventure leadership will help students
meet current professional standards in the field as they prepare
for careers in education and recreation. The students move step by
step through the materials and assignments, gaining and
demonstrating leadership competencies, which they will document
through a portfolio of their course experiences. The development of
these portfolios is a highly practical and valuable takeaway for
students looking to get a leg up as they ready themselves for their
careers. New to the Text This latest edition of Outdoor Leadership
offers new features, material, and resources, including: • The
expertise and perspectives of new author Marni Goldenberg • A new
chapter on program assessment • A new chapter on developing
cultural and social justice competencies as an outdoor leader • A
redistribution of the content on values and ethics (formerly a
single chapter) across multiple chapters • An increased emphasis
on international perspectives • A stronger focus on outdoor
leadership in the area of ecotourism • Revisions to address
critical issues in the evolving field of outdoor and adventure
leadership • New ancillaries, including an instructor guide
(which includes learning and portfolio activities for each chapter,
as well as other new learning experiences), a test package, and a
presentation package Emphasizing Both Theory and Practice While
primarily directed at novice outdoor leaders, Outdoor Leadership,
Second Edition, is useful for more experienced outdoor leaders as
well, including administrative and supervisory personnel in outdoor
leadership organizations. The authors have created a balance
between theory and practice as they explore the eight core
competencies by doing the following: • Introducing students to a
wide variety of theories and concepts integral to outdoor
leadership • Using chapter-opening vignettes to illustrate the
theories and concepts addressed in the chapter • Acquainting
readers with numerous organizations and agencies in which outdoor
leaders work • Offfering a series of learning activities and
professional development exercises to transform the theoretical
into the practical Preparing Students for Successful Careers The
result is a highly useful resource that grounds students in the
theories, concepts, and competencies that they need in order to be
successful leaders in outdoor and adventure settings. This
competency-based approach will help aspiring outdoor leaders plan
safe, enjoyable, and ecologically responsible expeditions; acquire
and showcase their leadership abilities, culminating in a
professional portfolio; and develop the knowledge and expertise
they need to be effective leaders.
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