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The Development of Ecological Literacy Among Novice Outdoor Leaders

Hartman, Matthew W.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1212762001

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2008, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Recreation Studies (Health and Human Services).
The purpose of this study was to examine the development of ecological literacy among novice outdoor leaders. Professional outdoor leaders play a central role in educating the public to use outdoor recreation areas in an environmentally responsible manner. Yet little research exists regarding the preparation of outdoor leaders to fulfill this role. To help fill this void in the literature, this study examined the development of several elements of ecological literacy among novice outdoor leaders, specifically, knowledge of environmental impacts resulting from outdoor recreation activities, a sense of self-efficacy in mitigating these impacts through education, and intended continued involvement in the field of outdoor leadership. The sample consisted of participants in courses offered by the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) May through October 2007. Results showed statistically significant increases in knowledge of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and self-efficacy in teaching environmental ethics. However, results showed a decrease in intention to pursue further development in outdoor leadership. Recommendations for future research are included.
Bruce Martin, PhD (Advisor)
Robin Mittelstaedt, PhD (Committee Chair)
David Bower, PhD (Committee Chair)
114 p.
Education; Environmental Science; Recreation
Ecological Literacy; Outdoor Leadership; Self-Efficacy; Environmental Education; Leave No Trace; Wilderness Education Association

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  • Hartman, M. W. (2008). The Development of Ecological Literacy Among Novice Outdoor Leaders [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1212762001

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hartman, Matthew. The Development of Ecological Literacy Among Novice Outdoor Leaders. 2008. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1212762001.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hartman, Matthew. "The Development of Ecological Literacy Among Novice Outdoor Leaders." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1212762001

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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