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ERIC Number: EJ356038
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Wilderness as a Learning Place.
Miles, John C.
Journal of Environmental Education, v18 n2 p33-40 Win 1986-87
Points out the contributions that wilderness education can make to individuals' sense of personal, social, and natural history. Differentiates between wilderness education and wilderness recreation and suggests that leadership and the organization of experiences may enhance learning outcomes. Reviews specific wilderness-oriented programs. (ML)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Educational Improvement, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Lifelong Learning, Nonschool Educational Programs, Outdoor Education, Physical Environment, Therapeutic Environment
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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