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Title Outdoor leadership : theory and practice / Bruce Martin .. [and others]..

Publication Info. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2006]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  OVERSIZE 790.069 O94O    Check Shelf
Description xxii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction : Building core competencies -- pt. 1. Foundations of outdoor leadership -- ch. 1. The journey begins -- What is outdoor leadership? -- Understanding leadership in outdoor education and recreation -- Professional-development portfolio -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 2. History of outdoor leadership -- Dude ranches and guide services -- Organized camping movement -- Scouting movement -- Outward bound movement -- Professionalization of outdoor leadership -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 3. Professional development -- Elements of a profession -- Places that use outdoor leaders -- Professional associations -- Professional practice -- Summary -- Selected references -- pt. 2. Outdoor leadership theory -- ch. 4. Theories of leadership -- History of leadership -- Early leadership theories -- Transactional versus transformational leadership -- Contemporary leadership theories -- Summary -- Selected references.
ch. 5. Leadership in practice -- Leadership qualities -- Leadership power -- Leadership styles -- Leadership models -- Caring leaders -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 6. Judgment and decision making -- Judgment -- Decision-making process -- Decision-making models -- Decision-making and leadership styles -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 7. Values and ethics -- Values and ethics in outdoor leadership -- Six stages of moral development -- Ethic of care and ethic of justice -- Professionalism in outdoor leadership -- Model for ethical decisions -- Summary -- Selected references -- pt. 3. Teaching and facilitation -- ch. 8. Understanding facilitation -- Goals of facilitation -- Challenges in facilitation -- Developing facilitation skills -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 9. Facilitating personal development -- Nature of human development -- Theories of human development -- Considerations for outdoor leadership -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 10. Facilitating group development -- Group development theory -- Process of group development -- Expedition behavior -- Summary -- Selected references.
ch. 11. Challenge course leadership -- Challenge course profession -- Challenge course programs -- Key leadership functions -- Leader competencies -- Inclusion -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 12. Teaching strategies -- Experiential education -- Outdoor teaching techniques -- Lesson planning -- Summary -- Selected references -- pt. 4. Resource and program management -- ch. 13. Parks and protected areas management -- General concepts in natural resource management -- Federal parks and protected areas management -- Wilderness and backcountry areas -- State and municipal parks and protected areas management -- Using parks and protected areas -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 14. Environmental ethics -- Ecological literacy -- Environmental preservation through education -- Leave no trace -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 15. Program management -- Program design -- Administrative duties -- Program evaluation -- Summary -- Selected references -- ch. 16. Safety and risk management -- Practical aspects of risk management -- Legal aspects of risk management-- Process of risk management -- Emergency management -- Judgment and decision making in risk management -- Summary -- Selected references.
ch. 17. Expedition planning -- Trip purpose -- PREPARE system -- Logistics -- Summary -- Selected references -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index -- About the authors.
Summary "'Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice' 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: Foundational knowledge; Self-awareness and professional conduct; Decision making and judgment; Teaching and facilitation; Environmental stewardship; Program management; Safety and risk management; Technical ability.
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, you7F 19ll be guided through a series of activities in developing and showcasing leadership abilities through a culminating professional development portfolio.
'Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice' provides the foundational knowledge required of successful outdoor leaders. Part I discusses the concepts, history, and evolution of outdoor leadership, including the diverse natural and cultural outdoor settings in which leaders work. Part II 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. Part III explores teaching and facilitation with discussions on behavior and development, group development, challenge course leadership, and experiential education. Part IV explores resource and program management with discussions on parks and protected areas, environmental stewardship, program design, safety and risk management, and expedition planning.
Through its learning activities, its numerous practical examples, and its step-by-step portfolio development, Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice will help you improve your abilities as an outdoor leader."--Publisher's website.
Subject Recreation leadership.
Outdoor recreation.
Added Author Martin, Bruce, 1969-
ISBN 0736057315 hardcover : cover
9780736057318
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