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Cultural Diversity in Outdoor Education
Author: Thompson, Graham
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,Cultural Pluralism,Foreign Countries,Youth,Student Diversity,American Indian Culture,Program Development,Indigenous Populations,Learning Processes,Cultural Influences,Canada Natives,Cultural Awareness,Tribes

At first glance Sioux Lookout is a typical northern Ontario town, situated within an intricate lake and river system, socially focused on year-round outdoor activities, and enveloped by kilometres and more kilometres of undomesticated Canadian Shield landscape. One might think this would be an ideal spot for outdoor education, just as these authors did when they moved here only a couple of years ago. In fact, they specifically envisioned building a not-for-profit business that would fill the need for alternative professional training and youth programming through the use of outdoor experiences. However, as young people ready to bring atypical forms of outdoor education to the culture of Sioux Lookout, the authors were unaware of how the atypical culture of Sioux Lookout would instead expose the need for change in their outdoor education programming. Self-proclaimed as the &quot;Hub of the North,&quot; Sioux Lookout is one of the major towns that services over 40 First Nations communities, and therefore has naturally become home to Aboriginal people wanting to live in a town that offers year-round road access and is merely a one-hour drive to the closest Wal-Mart. Riding on a cultural history proven to survive everything from the harsh Canadian climate to the assimilation tactics of political and religious groups, the First Nations culture in town has challenged the authors to continue developing the learning process within outdoor education. In this article, the authors share their collection of observations and anecdotes about lessons they have learned in becoming more culturally fluent facilitators.
Bananas on Trail: Inspiring Global Connections
Author: Jacklein, Charlotte
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,Adventure Education,Teaching Methods,Learning Activities,Cultural Awareness,Food

As an outdoor educator, the author loves the immediacy of her work and the sense of living fully in every moment. She values seeing the change in students as they step out of the complex framework of their home lives and experience themselves and their surroundings from a new perspective. An ongoing challenge for her as an outdoor educator is to connect students' outdoor experience to the greater global world around them--in a positive way that empowers and encourages discussion, and doesn't shatter their outdoor experience or leave them feeling hopeless in the face of the world's problems. This article presents activities that can be adapted to age group, time limitations and resources. Framed in a non-judgmental and open manner, these activities, in addition to being fun and lively, can lead to powerful discussions and realizations among the students.
Outdoor Recreation at Brock University
Author: Breunig, Mary
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,Leisure Education,Foreign Countries,Educational Opportunities,Recreation,Higher Education,Undergraduate Study,Graduate Study,Recreational Activities,Leadership,Experiential Learning,Physical Environment,Group Dynamics,Risk Management

Brock University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is host to approximately 17,000 students. It is the only Canadian university located in a World Biosphere Reserve--the Niagara Escarpment. The Bruce Trail passes through campus, and offers ample opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, nature interpretation and outdoor education. Brock is nestled in the heart of the Niagara wine region in St. Catharines, Ontario with Niagara Falls in close proximity. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the readers of this journal to some of the recent changes and exciting outdoor recreation educational opportunities within the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University.
A Truly Northern Experience
Author: Norwood, Christy
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Wildlife,Recreation,Recreational Activities,Outdoor Education

In this article, the author reflects on her trip to Lutsel K'e, a small isolated community of under 300 people tucked in a gorgeous bay on the east arm of Great Slave Lake. This place has given her a whole new perspective on what it is to be Canadian. To begin, the wildlife and the scenery are absolutely breathtaking in a really raw and barren way with harsh cliffs, stunted spruce, icy rivers, and miles of frozen lake. The northern lights come out in the short-lived spring nights like they were on a timer. And though the trees and plants grow small, the winds rip, and the snow still lays thick and deep in early May, the animals grow big, healthy and hearty. The people of Lutsel K'e were by far the most interesting and beautiful part of this adventure. They have and are continuing to endure hardships of living in isolation and are dealing with the aftermath of terrible decisions made by outsiders. Their knuckles are white from grasping onto what is left of their rich culture and way of life, but their hearts are overflowing with the pride of who they are, and how they have come to be. They are rising to the challenge of putting their feet down, and holding on to the land that is a crucial element of ensuring the integrity of their lifestyle, and the life of the land around them. The elders have the history, the middle-aged have modern knowledge and the young have the hope. The author thinks that together, they make a fine team. The author ends this article by thanking those people who made this northern adventure possible.
Certification for Challenge Course Practitioners
Author: Lisson, Brian
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Certification,Outdoor Education,Experiential Learning,Standards,Competence,Employment Qualifications,Teacher Competencies

In February 2007, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) approved new standards for the certification of Challenge Course Practitioners. These standards will be used by accredited professional vendor members of ACCT in the training and certification of practitioners and may also be used as a reference by others. These new standards represent the first common approach to certification in the industry. Certification provides an opportunity for organizations to know what they are getting when they hire staff members. It is intended to raise the bar by promoting higher standards of competence among challenge course practitioners and to create some uniformity in the industry. The new challenge course practitioner certification standards (ACCT, 2007) include three levels: Level One is intended for entry level practitioners; Level Two for practised facilitators; and Challenge Course Manager for experienced managers. Each level provides for different tracks (options or operating systems) for certification: Low or Spotted Activities Only; High Activities Only; or Full Certification, which includes both Low and High Activities.
Reflections on the 2007 COEO Conference
Author: Grimwood, Bryan
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,Conferences (Gatherings),Planning

For the 2007 conference COEO aimed to harness enthusiasm for the recent research summary publication by using the report's title, "Reconnecting Children Through Outdoor Education," as the conference theme. Hosted by YMCA Wanakita in Haliburton on September 28-30, the event was situated in a camp-like setting, familiar to many long-serving members and a new retreat for others. Reflecting on the theme of the event, the author realized that "reconnecting children" does not necessarily equate to reconnecting those under a prescribed age. Reconnecting children refers to engaging the "child" that lives within us all with meaning, experience, community and the forces that sustain us. With that in mind, the author applauds the 2007 conference planning committee and attending COEO delegates for their hard work, enthusiasm and devotion to making this year's conference a success.
Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association
Author: White, Peta
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Foreign Countries,Professional Associations,Outdoor Education,Learning Experience

Officially founded in 1972 (but existing in another form before that), the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association (SOEEA) is steadily approaching its 40th birthday and still going strong. A year ago (2006), however, this was not the case. At that time both the past-president and administrative assistant (a married couple) left southern Saskatchewan for the Northwest Territories; at the same time the then-president decided that he could not continue either. Fortunately, with a strong board of directors in position, and with much dedication and hard work over the past year, the association has returned to fine form. SOEEA has managed its resources well over the past 30-something years and has accumulated quite a nest egg. One of its most successful programs over the past few years has been the SOEEA Ecotour. For this event SOEEA plans an activity that gets its members outdoors into a special environmental area in Saskatchewan, learning and experiencing different aspects of the province.
Drama Hike: Land of the Hully Gullies
Author: Jordison, Jerry
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creative Activities,Outdoor Education,Elementary School Students,Junior High School Students,Experiential Learning,Adventure Education,Imagination

Designed for primary and junior students, the Drama Hike is a real walk into the woods: smelling, feeling and seeing Nature. It is also an imaginative search for ancient civilizations, in this case the "Hully Gullies." The purpose of the trip is to discover what these people might have looked like, their social habits, religion, sports and so on. This article offers tips and suggestions for hike leaders on how to have a successful Drama Hike.
The Effects of Multimedia Input on Comprehension of a Short Story
Author: Whiting, James
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Literary Genres,Second Language Instruction,Group Discussion,Audio Equipment,Video Technology,Pretests Posttests,Tests,Teaching Methods,Multimedia Instruction

Research examined the effects of additional input, audio recordings and video recordings, on second-language readers' comprehension of a short story. Participants were 37 English-language learners enrolled in three college ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. Each group read Shirley Jackson's short story, "The Lottery," and discussed it; two groups then received additional input, either an audio or video recording of the story. Pre- and post-test comprehension questions were administered. The research concluded that additional video input, with its aural and visual components, is more helpful than additional audio input alone, and that both types of additional media input engage readers emotionally. (Contains 2 charts.)
The Effect of the Use of Self-Assessment on EFL Students' Performance in Reading Comprehension in English
Author: Baniabdelrahman, Abdallah Ahmad
Date: 2010-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Reading Comprehension,Reading Tests,Academic Achievement,Program Effectiveness,Grade 11,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Reading Achievement,Scores,Second Language Instruction

This study investigates the effect of Jordanian Eleventh grade students' self-assessment on their performance in reading in English. The sample of the study consisted of an experimental group and a control group; each group consisted of two eleventh grade sections (67 male and 69 female students). A reading test was developed and its validity and reliability were established. To collect data about the students' progress, I used student self-assessment through one-minute papers and rating-scale sheets. The findings of the study revealed that student self-assessment had positive effect on their performance in reading in English. In light of the findings, it is recommended that students be trained on how to use self-assessment, and that instructors become aware of the positive effect of student self-assessment on their performance in reading. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure and 1 note.)
Reaching out: Beyond School Walls. Spotlight Feature
Author: Dopke-Wilson, MariRae
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Librarians,Outreach Programs,Learning Resources Centers,Library Role,Information Literacy,Library Research,Research Skills

In this article, the author features ideas and strategies for outreach that librarians can do to promote one's library media program and the good work it does. She stresses that by working together and reaching out, librarians can help foster visibility and support for school library media programs and professionals alike nationwide. Here, she shows what some librarians are doing to go beyond the library's walls to get people to appreciate the value of a top-notch library.
Making Connections: Community Outreach and the New AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. Tips
Author: Gerbig, Kori M.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outreach Programs,School Libraries,Media Specialists,Information Literacy,Library Associations,Professional Associations,Standards,Library Administration

There is much buzz about the new American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards, and while many library media specialists are just trying to get their minds around the innovative Skills format and accompanying Dispositions, Responsibilities and Self-Assessment Strategies, the author takes a moment to direct one's attention to the use of Community Outreach to achieve AASL's new and exciting information literacy goals. First, the author reviews the four goals as outlined on page 3 of the printed standards. When one looks at these goals for connections with Community Outreach, one could immediately focus on "Goal #3, the sharing of knowledge ... ethically and productively as members of a democratic society." The author highlights the skills outlined by AASL as necessary for students to achieve this goal. She points out that community outreach can be a powerful tool for students in the development of the skills necessary to become not only life-long learners, but productive and ethical contributors in a democratic, knowledge-sharing society.
Strategies for Community Outreach. Motivational Strategies That Work!
Author: Gerbig, Kori M.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Activities,Elementary Secondary Education,Outreach Programs,Motivation Techniques,School Libraries,Media Specialists,Library Services,Search Strategies,Online Searching

In this paper, the author shares K-12 strategies for community outreach and describes what school library media specialists can do to expand resources and services beyond their student community. The author first suggests to use Book Fair and other school activities like Open House and Curriculum Night to promote one's library and recruit human resources. Another popular way to reach out to the community is to recruit volunteers to assist in a library media center.
Sequential Information Literacy Instruction (ILI): What, Why and How? The College Connection
Author: Grassian, Esther
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Libraries,Information Literacy,Library Instruction,Higher Education,Sequential Learning,Consciousness Raising,College Libraries,Elementary Secondary Education,Librarians,Surveys,Academic Libraries

LILi (Lifelong Information Literary), a small informal grassroots group in Southern California is raising awareness and conducting studies related to the lack of sequential information literacy instruction in California. Formed in 2004 by Esther Grassian, LILi is now an exciting, motivated and enthusiastic group of librarians from all types of libraries in Southern California: school, special, community college, college, university, and public libraries. In this article, the authors describe the LILi (Lifelong Information Literacy) Project and share results of a survey to determine information literacy instruction practices of different types of libraries in Southern California. LILi's 2006 exploratory survey offered a glimpse into information literacy instruction in some California libraries. The survey questions raised consciousness among the respondents about the significance of information literacy, and the fact that they were already contributing to its development among their user populations. (Contains 2 tables.)
Meeting the Challenge: Preparing Librarians for Urban Schools. Guest Writer
Author: Small, Ruth V.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Urban Schools,Media Specialists,Rewards,Librarians,Distance Education,Elementary Schools,Higher Education,Information Literacy

Teaching in urban school settings is an experience filled with challenges and rewards. For library media specialists serving in urban schools, additional roles of information specialist and instructional partner (AASL/AECT, 1998) increase those challenges. In this article, the authors describe factors that differentiate work in urban schools and how those factors relate to library resources and services. They share the story of an academic program, Preparing Librarians for Urban Schools (PLUS), specially designed to prepare librarians for service in the elementary schools of New York City as told through the voices of the international team of faculty, advisors, and students who made it happen!
Video Book Trailers: Coming to a Library Near You! Spotlight Feature
Author: Dopke-Wilson, MariRae
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Media Specialists,High School Students,Student Motivation,Library Materials,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Reading Motivation,Video Technology,Audio Books,Nonprint Media,Information Literacy,Audiovisual Aids,Instructional Films,Educational Technology

This article features two library media specialists who discovered a way to motivate high school students to read. When most people go to the movies, the "coming attractions" or movie trailers are as anticipated as the popcorn! This Americana movie tradition hooks people again and again on what they will come back to see next. So, it's no surprise that movie trailer-like video clips are getting high school students excited about reading. Library Media Specialists Mary Gotham and Sharon Bush are getting rave reviews from students and teachers alike as they experiment with this concept in their West Genesee High School Library. Stealing spin from Hollywood, the duo's "Video Book Trailers" project is brewing new excitement about reading while creating valuable media for marketing the library's book collection! Collaborating English teacher, Tina Middaugh, says the video book trailers project is fun for her students adding it motivates them to read while gaining a deeper understanding of the books they choose.
The Hidden Formula of Youth Digital Media Engagement. Tips
Author: Reynolds, Rebecca
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Informal Education,Information Technology,Researchers,Student Motivation,Youth,Self Determination,Technology Uses in Education,Motivation,Communications,Outcomes of Education,Grade 8,Media Literacy

The slate of recent reports on youth technology engagement do not explicitly address the construct of &quot;perceived competence,&quot; the third main affective state associated with intrinsically-motivated behavior in Edward Deci and Richard Ryan's broader psychological research. In the Spring of 2008, a team of researchers at Syracuse University's Center for Digital Literacy set out to better understand the role of emotional affect in children's technology uses and their digital literacy, applying the self-determination theory of Deci and Ryan in the context of information and digital skills. In the study, researchers developed a set of survey instruments to measure U.S. 8th-graders perceived competence in information and digital skills, applying published instruments resultant from Deci and Ryan's motivational research in the information and technical domains. This article presents the research which provides insight on middle school students' casual technology use and learning. The research finding of a positive correlation between perceived competence, and technology use and knowledge, suggests that by supporting the confidence of young learners in their technology engagement, one can make a real impact upon their frequency of technology uses, their technology knowledge, and the range of informal learning outcomes. Based on the results, the author offers tips and recommendations for educators and library specialists.
Reading Motivation: 10 Elements for Success. Motivational Strategies That Work!
Author: Gerbig, Kori M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary Secondary Education,Motivation Techniques,Student Motivation,Reading Motivation,Reading Achievement,Reading Instruction,School Libraries,Media Specialists,Academic Achievement

Motivational processes are the foundation for coordinating cognitive goals and strategies in reading. Becoming an excellent, active reader involves attunement of motivational processes with cognitive and language processes in reading. This article presents K-12 strategies for motivating reading success. It describes 10 instructional elements that form the foundation for engagement and motivation in reading: (1) conceptual orientation; (2) real-world instruction; (3) autonomy support; (4) collaborative learning; (5) praise and rewards; (6) interesting texts; (7) strategy instruction; (8) evaluation; (9) teacher involvement; and (10) cohesion.
Think Warm Thoughts: Plan Ahead for Summertime Information Literacy Programs! The College Connection
Author: Kasowitz-Scheer, Abby
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Literacy,Librarians,Thinking Skills,Critical Thinking,Reading Programs,Research Projects,Institutional Cooperation,Libraries,Library Instruction,Partnerships in Education,Workshops,Summer Programs,Academic Libraries,Middle School Students,High School Students,Foreign Countries,Public Speaking

It's winter! While it is frosty outside, one can at least think warm thoughts by starting now to plan ahead for summer information literacy programs. This article is designed to provide some ideas for planning next summer's reading, sleuthing, and research programs. It features a variety of programs organized by academic librarians this past summer, often in collaboration with other partners. For many instruction librarians, summer presents an exciting time to work with special groups on campus and in the local K-12 community to teach information literacy and other critical thinking skills. The author presents ideas that are sure to warm academic librarians up this chilly winter.