Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice
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Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice
- Author(s): Martin,Cashel,Wagstaff,Br
- Published: 1-10-2006
- SHK00744
<html> <head> </head> <body><p><i>Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice</i> will help you</p><p>-develop eight core competencies that are based on professional standards and are the foundation of successful outdoor leadership,</p><p>-understand how to transform theory into practice through a framework that includes real-life chapter-opening stories and learning activities to help build leadership competencies, and</p><p>-develop and demonstrate leadership competencies by creating a professional development portfolio that documents successful leadership experiences.</p><p><i>Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice</i> is the foundational course text and professional reference for learning and developing outdoor leadership competencies. The authors, experienced outdoor leadership instructors who have worked in a variety of outdoor settings, outline the steps to mastering eight core competencies that not only help you develop leadership abilities but also help you meet current professional standards:</p><p>-Foundational knowledge</p><p>-Self-awareness and professional conduct</p><p>-Decision making and judgment</p><p>-Teaching and facilitation</p><p>-Environmental stewardship</p><p>-Program management</p><p>-Safety and risk management</p><p>-Technical ability </p><p>The book covers these competencies in a real-world context. Chapter-opening stories provide a framework for the chapter content, and learning activities and numerous examples from North America help you apply that theory and master each competency. In addition, you'll be guided through a series of activities in developing and showcasing leadership abilities through a culminating professional development portfolio. </p><p><i>Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice</i> provides the foundational knowledge required of successful outdoor leaders. <b>Part I</b> discusses the concepts, history, and evolution of outdoor leadership, including the diverse natural and cultural outdoor settings in which leaders work. <b>Part II</b> covers the components of leadership theory with chapters focusing on personal development, group dynamics, facilitation of outdoor pursuits and interpretation, and judgment and decision making. There is also a chapter on values and ethics, which includes discussion of professionalism and moral development. <b>Part III</b> explores teaching and facilitation with discussions on behavior and development, group development, challenge course leadership, and experiential education. <b>Part IV</b> explores resource and program management with discussions on parks and protected areas, environmental stewardship, program design, safety and risk management, and expedition planning. </p><p>Through its learning activities, its numerous practical examples, and its step-by-step portfolio development, <i>Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice</i> will help you improve your abilities as an outdoor leader.</p></body> </html>
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