Adventure education and outward bound: out-of-class experiences that make a lasting difference

The purpose of this meta analysis is to examine the effects of adventure programs on a diverse array of outcomes such as self concept, locus of control and leadership. In a remarkable contrast to most educational research, these short term gains were followed by substantial additional gains between...

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Published inReview of educational research Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 43 - 87
Main Authors Hattie, John, Marsh, H. W., Neill, James T., Richards, Garry E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01.03.1997
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Adventure education
Effect size
Meta analysis
Outcomes of education
Research methodology
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Summary:The purpose of this meta analysis is to examine the effects of adventure programs on a diverse array of outcomes such as self concept, locus of control and leadership. In a remarkable contrast to most educational research, these short term gains were followed by substantial additional gains between the end of the program and the follow up assessments. The effect sizes varied substantially according the particular program and outcome and improved as the length of the program and the ages of the participants increased.
Bibliography:Review of Educational Research; v.67 n.1 p.43-87; Spring 1997
ISSN:0034-6543
1935-1046
DOI:10.3102/00346543067001043