Educ 5165
Models & Theories in Outdoor Education
Fall, 2003

Meeting #1 Definitions & Models/Theories

Please read only the articles assigned to you (your name is next to that assigned article in addition to the two articles assigned to everybody). We will be using the "jigsaw" method of class interaction. Thus, while it is good to have a basic familiarity with what is being covered in all of the readings, you are expected to know your specific assigned readings well enough that you can give a concise 7 minute overview - in YOUR words of what the article is about and what it means. In this way, we minimize volume of readings per person, maximize class interaction, and cover a whole lot of material at the same time!

Second, please come to class with a prepared definition of the following terms: Environmental Education; Outdoor Education; Experiential Education; Adventure Education; and, Interpretation. Base your definitions on three factors in the following priority of sequence: Professional definitions; Your personal definition based on your readings and education to date; and your personal experience.

Hang on to your hats, folks! This class is going to be a great ride!!!

We are going to focus predominantly on the book by John Dewey entitled: "Experience and Education". UMD folks can buy this book from the UMD bookstore - it is also on library reserve readings (cost is about $10). WRELC students are encouraged to buy your own copy, however, you can get your copy from Joe.

Readings: (Note - some of these are from the text books, others come from the readings packet. Since you are to be familiar with all of the material, I am expecting that you will find the articles easily enough.) UMD students can get your text readings from the library reserve readings desk. The articles are available from my web site. Click on "Class Readings" to access them. You will need to use your umd i.d. and password to access them because they are copywrite protected.

WRELC students can get all of your course readings from Joe Walewski.

Group Members	Readings Assignment
A: Felix, A..; Caroline C.; Kathryn C.	Dewey. Experience & Education. Chap's 1, 2
B: Zandy, Z..; Margaret W.; Brittany W.	Dewey. Experience & Education. Chap 3
C: Mary D.; Shannon G.; Jennifer K.	Dewey. Experience & Education. Chap's 4, 8
D: Janelle W.; Jen N..; Adam L.	Dewey. Experience & Education. Chap's 5, 6
E. Chrissy L.; Leah L.;  Amy F.	Dewey. Experience & Education. Chap 7

All:
Page 83-85: Ewert, A. (1989). Outdoor adventure pursuits: Foundations, models, & theories. (Ewert's text)

Robertson & Krugly-Smolska (1997) Gaps between advocated practices and teaching realities in environmental education. Journal of Environmental Education Research (This will be handed out during class to prep you for Class #2)

Garvey, D. & Vorsteg A.C. (1995). From theory to practice for college students interns: A stage theory approach. In The theory of experiential education. Warren, K.; Sakofs, M.; Hunt, J. eds.Kendall Hunt. (pp297-303).