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Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice

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ISBN-10: 0736057315

ISBN-13: 9780736057318

Edition: 2006

Authors: Bruce Martin, Mark Wagstaff, Mary Breunig, Christine Cashel

List price: $62.00
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Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice will help you--develop eight core competencies that are based on professional standards and are the foundation of successful outdoor leadership,-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-develop and demonstrate leadership competencies by creating a professional development portfolio that documents successful leadership experiences.Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice is the foundational course text and professional reference for learning and developing outdoor leadership competencies. The authors, experienced…    
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Book details

List price: $62.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 1/10/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 328
Size: 11.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Building Core Competencies
Foundations of Outdoor Leadership
The Journey Begins
What Is Outdoor Leadership?
Understanding Leadership in Outdoor Education and Recreation
Professional-Development Portfolio
Summary
Selected References
History of Outdoor Leadership
Dude Ranches and Guide Services
Organized Camping Movement
Scouting Movement
Outward Bound Movement
Professionalization of Outdoor Leadership
Summary
Selected References
Professional Development
Elements of a Profession
Places That Use Outdoor Leaders
Professional Associations
Professional Practice
Summary
Selected References
Outdoor Leadership Theory
Theories of Leadership
History of Leadership
Early Leadership Theories
Transactional Versus Transformational Leadership
Contemporary Leadership Theories
Summary
Selected References
Leadership in Practice
Leadership Qualities
Leadership Power
Leadership Styles
Leadership Models
Caring Leaders
Summary
Selected References
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment
Decision-Making Process
Decision-Making Models
Decision-Making Methods
Decision Making and Leadership Styles
Summary
Selected References
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
Teaching and Facilitation
Understanding Facilitation
Goals of Facilitation
Challenges in Facilitation
Developing Facilitation Skills
Summary
Selected References
Facilitating Personal Development
Nature of Human Development
Theories of Human Development
Considerations for Outdoor Leadership
Summary
Selected References
Facilitating Group Development
Group Development Theory
Process of Group Development
Expedition Behavior
Summary
Selected References
Challenge Course Leadership
Challenge Course Profession
Challenge Course Programs
Key Leadership Functions
Leader Competencies
Inclusion
Summary
Selected References
Teaching Strategies
Experiential Education
Outdoor Teaching Techniques
Lesson Planning
Summary
Selected References
Resource and Program Management
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
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Ethics
Ecological Literacy
Environmental Preservation Through Education
Leave No Trace
Summary
Selected References
Program Management
Program Design
Administrative Duties
Program Evaluation
Summary
Selected References
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
Expedition Planning
Trip Purpose
PREPARE System
Logistics
Summary
Selected References
Appendix
Glossary
Index
About the Authors