Adventure education is a powerful medium in which to work. And as educators, it makes sense to assist and assess the learning experiences which are aroused by adventure. Through reviewing leaders demonstrate that they care about what participants experience, value what participants have to say,and are interested in the progress of each individual's learning and development. In adventure education, we frequently invite participants to cross 'thresholds'. We might try to inspire them with stories about how other 'adventurers' have crossed thresholds and have benefitted from doing so.
Adventure is all about crossing thresholds.
But 'reviewing' is a threshold which some adventure leaders are still reluctant to cross. Some reluctant reviewers may be only a step away from crossing this threshold and becoming enthusiastic reviewers. It is likely that both believe first and foremost in the importance of the quality of the experience . It is likely that both value doing and experiencing as the most vital elements in the kind of education which they provide. Different experiences For many young people the outdoor environment and outdoor activities are different .