Document Type
Report
Publication Date
10-4-2005
Publisher
Public Lands Institute
Publisher Location
Las Vegas, NV
First page number:
1
Last page number:
17
Abstract
We developed curriculum and a comprehensive assessment plan to determine whether hands-on outdoor recreation events promote knowledge, attitudes, and performance among at-risk urban children. Knowledge, attitude, and performance assessments were developed, refined and conducted through various stages based on cultural and language barriers as well a variety of age groups participating within the events. Findings revealed that knowledge, attitudes, and performance increased substantially as a result of participating in the outdoor recreation events. We conclude that the implementation and assessment of the program is strong. We also make several recommendations for future programs.
Keywords
Adventure education; Curriculum evaluation; Curriculum planning; Environmental sciences – Study and teaching (Elementary); Nevada – Las Vegas; Outdoor education; Outdoor recreation– Study and teaching (Elementary); Urban youth
Disciplines
Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Social Inquiry | Education | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Environmental Sciences | Science and Mathematics Education
File Format
File Size
415 KB
Language
English
Rights
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Repository Citation
Olafson, L.,
Schraw, G.,
Weibel, M. L.
(2005).
Assessing “Discover Mojave” Instrument Development and Analysis: Final Report.
1-17.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/pli_discover_mojave_reports/2
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