These inputs are usually inspired by the conference theme and are carefully designed to support its purpose. At the North East Regional Conference of the Association for Experiential Education in Nova Scotia, the Conference title was 'Riding the Crest of the Wave' - which explains the surfing analogies below. It brought together two activities close to my heart - windsurfing and reviewing. Using insights from both youth and adult development, this 'participatory address' should be of interest to all conference participants who want to check that their learners are catching the right waves. The Role and Value of Outdoor Adventure in Young People's Personal and Social Development.
Balance is a key concept for both surfing and learning.
The need for balance is critical throughout the experiential learning process. After sampling a range of methods, participants will be encouraged to assess the extent to which their current frameworks and methods are inclusive and comprehensive. Participants will enjoy opportunities for active experimentation with some versatile methods for developing versatile learners. Most of these methods are described in publications by the presenter Dr. Roger Greenaway. This workshop is intended for people interested in taking a fresh look at the processing of experiences, and who wish to explore the possibilities of developing a more varied, dynamic and balanced facilitation style.