Outdoor Leadership : Theory and Practice

by Martin, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780736057318
• ISBN10: 0736057315
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-10
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practicewill 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 Practiceis 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 abilityThe 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.Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practiceprovides the foundational knowledge required of successful outdoor leaders. Part Idiscusses the concepts, history, and evolution of outdoor leadership, including the diverse natural and cultural outdoor settings in which leaders work. Part IIcovers 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 IIIexplores teaching and facilitation with discussions on behavior and development, group development, challenge course leadership, and experiential education. Part IVexplores 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 Practicewill help you improve your abilities as an outdoor leader.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction: Building Core Competencies	xiii
PART I Foundations of Outdoor Leadership	1	(36)
The Journey Begins	3	(10)
What Is Outdoor Leadership?	6	(1)
Understanding Leadership in Outdoor Education and Recreation	6	(5)
Professional-Development Portfolio	11	(1)
Summary	12	(1)
Selected References	12	(1)
History of Outdoor Leadership	13	(10)
Dude Ranches and Guide Services	15	(1)
Organized Camping Movement	16	(1)
Scouting Movement	17	(1)
Outward Bound Movement	18	(2)
Professionalization of Outdoor Leadership	20	(1)
Summary	21	(1)
Selected References	22	(1)
Professional Development	23	(14)
Elements of a Profession	25	(5)
Places That Use Outdoor Leaders	30	(2)
Professional Associations	32	(1)
Professional Practice	32	(3)
Summary	35	(1)
Selected References	35	(2)
PART II Outdoor Leadership Theory	37	(64)
Theories of Leadership	39	(14)
History of Leadership	41	(2)
Early Leadership Theories	43	(3)
Transactional Versus Transformational Leadership	46	(1)
Contemporary Leadership Theories	47	(3)
Summary	50	(1)
Selected References	51	(2)
Leadership in Practice	53	(18)
Leadership Qualities	56	(3)
Leadership Power	59	(1)
Leadership Styles	60	(1)
Leadership Models	60	(7)
Caring Leaders	67	(1)
Summary	67	(2)
Selected References	69	(2)
Judgment and Decision Making	71	(16)
Judgment	73	(1)
Decision-Making Process	74	(2)
Decision-Making Models	76	(5)
Decision-Making Methods	81	(2)
Decision Making and Leadership Styles	83	(1)
Summary	84	(1)
Selected References	85	(2)
Values and Ethics	87	(14)
Values and Ethics in Outdoor Leadership	89	(4)
Six Stages of Moral Development	93	(2)
Ethic of Care and Ethic of Justice	95	(1)
Professionalism in Outdoor Leadership	96	(2)
Model for Ethical Decisions	98	(1)
Summary	99	(1)
Selected References	100	(1)
PART III Teaching and Facilitation	101	(90)
Understanding Facilitation	103	(16)
Goals of Facilitation	105	(8)
Challenges in Facilitation	113	(3)
Developing Facilitation Skills	116	(1)
Summary	117	(1)
Selected References	117	(2)
Facilitating Personal Development	119	(14)
Nature of Human Development	122	(1)
Theories of Human Development	123	(3)
Considerations for Outdoor Leadership	126	(4)
Summary	130	(1)
Selected References	131	(2)
Facilitating Group Development	133	(16)
Group Development Theory	135	(3)
Process of Group Development	138	(5)
Expedition Behavior	143	(3)
Summary	146	(1)
Selected References	146	(3)
Challenge Course Leadership	149	(20)
Challenge Course Profession	151	(3)
Challenge Course Programs	154	(4)
Key Leadership Functions	158	(2)
Leader Competencies	160	(3)
Inclusion	163	(3)
Summary	166	(1)
Selected References	166	(3)
Teaching Strategies	169	(22)
Experiential Education	172	(6)
Outdoor Teaching Techniques	178	(4)
Lesson Planning	182	(6)
Summary	188	(1)
Selected References	189	(2)
PART IV Resource and Program Management	191	(98)
Parks and Protected Areas Management	193	(16)
General Concepts in Natural Resource Management	195	(1)
Federal Parks and Protected Areas Management	196	(6)
Wilderness and Backcountry Areas	202	(2)
State and Municipal Parks and Protected Areas Management	204	(1)
Using Parks and Protected Areas	205	(2)
Summary	207	(1)
Selected References	207	(2)
Environmental Stewardship	209	(14)
Environmental Ethics	211	(2)
Ecological Literacy	213	(1)
Environmental Preservation Through Education	214	(6)
Leave No Trace	220	(1)
Summary	221	(1)
Selected References	222	(1)
Program Management	223	(26)
Program Design	226	(3)
Administrative Duties	229	(10)
Program Evaluation	239	(8)
Summary	247	(1)
Selected References	248	(1)
Safety and Risk Management	249	(14)
Practical Aspects of Risk Management	252	(3)
Legal Aspects of Risk Management	255	(1)
Process of Risk Management	256	(4)
Emergency Management	260	(1)
Judgment and Decision Making in Risk Management	261	(1)
Summary	262	(1)
Selected References	262	(1)
Expedition Planning	263	(26)
Trip Purpose	266	(3)
PREPARE System	269	(14)
Logistics	283	(3)
Summary	286	(1)
Selected References	287	(2)
Appendix	289	(2)
Glossary	291	(6)
Index	297	(8)
About the Authors	305