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Polk, Denise M. – Journal of Leadership Education, 2013
The Honors College program prepares leaders for the 21st century to become forces for positive change through problem-solving, scholarship, service, teamwork, and leadership. Its structure involves nine sequenced courses familiarizing students with challenges facing communities. Courses are team-taught by professors in different disciplines to…
Descriptors: Team Teaching, Experiential Learning, College Faculty, Honors Curriculum
Bell, Brent J.; Holmes, Marion R.; Vigneault, Branden; Williams, Brady – Journal of Experiential Education, 2008
Over the years researchers have attempted to gather information on outdoor orientation programs. Past researchers used different sampling techniques to locate programs, but all concluded more outdoor orientation programs probably existed than they were able to find. In the fall of 2005, a research group for the present study set out to create a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Student Leadership, National Surveys, Program Descriptions
Mills, Anna-Marie; O'Dwyer, Kevin – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2007
The Adventure Based Learning Experience (ABLE) program is designed for students who require a non-traditional approach to learning with varied program delivery options or need a flexible learning landscape. This unique experiential learning program provides students from Mississauga and Brampton the opportunity to "learn from doing" in…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Nontraditional Education, Team Training, Experiential Learning
Kielsmeier, James C. – 1988
This digest offers camp leaders, outdoor experiential educators, school and college faculty, or youth agency staff who are interested in nurturing youth leaders a framework for designing youth leadership programs which employ an outdoor setting as a "leadership classroom." Basic categories for leadership theory are defined: trait theory,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Leadership Styles, Leadership Training
National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY. – 1988
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is an internationally recognized outdoor school with five branch schools located in Wyoming, Alaska, Kenya, Mexico, and Washington. The philosophy of NOLS is to develop judgment and leadership skills in its students. Three priorities guide this school: (1) safety and care of the individual; (2) safety…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adventure Education, Conservation Education, Environmental Education
Wolk, Jessica; Childs, Larry – Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, 1999
A five-day adventure-based residential camping program for Boston middle school students and their teachers develops cooperative learning skills and leadership abilities. Matching staff and students' background and race cultivates and celebrates diversity. Teachers' assistance in program development helps meet new standards and ensures follow-up.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Diversity (Student), Group Dynamics, Leadership Training
Couture, Roger T. – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 2001
Laurentian University (Ontario) offers a 4-year holistic outdoor adventure leadership program that promotes personal growth, develops leadership skills, and trains individuals to be safety-minded in various outdoor settings. A strong environmental ethic is promoted through courses in biology and Canadian Native culture. Practicums, internships,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, College Programs, Environmental Education