{"product_id":"outdoor-education-methods-and-strategies-9781492591221","title":"Outdoor Education: Methods and Strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ken Gilbertson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Administration - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Education: Methods and Strategies, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e provides all the necessary information and tools for teaching outdoor education. Future educators will learn how to create optimal learning opportunities in outdoor environments, how to design effective lessons, and how to identify and use the methods that are best for the place and the participants. These teaching methods apply to a variety of organizations, including schools, nature centers, adventure centers, camps, environmental learning centers, government agencies, and universities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Education: Methods and Strategies, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e is divided into three parts. Part I defines what outdoor education is and details the professional expectations for an outdoor educator. It also explores theories that support outdoor education, including developmental stages, learning stages, and constructivism. Part II guides the reader to understand the backgrounds and abilities of participants, create a successful learning environment, teach effectively in a variety of settings, and design lesson plans. Part III examines the uses of physical, cognitive, and affective methods for teaching, and it includes sample lesson plans that illustrate the methods presented. These chapters help students reflect on, evaluate, and improve their lesson plans through experimentation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented by authors with a combined 150 years of experience in the field, the methods and strategies in this book have been tested and proven to work in a variety of outdoor settings. This second edition covers theories such as scaffolding, brain-based learning, Erik Erikson's eight stages of development as applied to outdoor education, playful learning, and nature play as well as the use of technology in outdoor education. This text supplements theory with tools to support practical application: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-use forms for designing, implementing, and evaluating outdoor lesson plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine sample lesson plans offering detailed instructions and representing a variety of settings for different age groups and abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated Stories From Real Life case studies that illustrate how methods are applied in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Your World sidebars prompting students to reflect on their own experiences and goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and Techniques sidebars offering brief and actionable advice for educators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Professional's Perspective sidebars featuring insights from real practitioners about core content and topics in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eStudents will also find a number of learning aids--including chapter objectives, review questions, and a glossary--to enhance knowledge retention. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutdoor Education: Methods and Strategies, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e will help aspiring educators enhance their audience's awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the outdoors. Ultimately, it will advance their ability to increase people's enjoyment and understanding of the environment.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45034718199959,"sku":"9781492591221","price":10300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781492591221.webp?v=1769210953","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/outdoor-education-methods-and-strategies-9781492591221","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}