The Natural Environment in Wilderness Programmes: Playing Field or Sacred Space?.

Hogan, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ510691

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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The Natural Environment in Wilderness Programmes: Playing Field or Sacred Space?

Hogan, Robert A.

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, v9 n1 p25-31 Spr 1992

Considers the wilderness environment as "sacred space," a place pervaded by a sense of power, mystery, and awesomeness that when visited with "full respect and a clean spirit" can lead to positive empowerment. Suggests that a key objective for outdoor programs should be teaching about nature and conservation. Describes positive impacts of conservation projects on juvenile offenders. (KS)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Conservation (Environment), Delinquent Rehabilitation, Individual Development, Outdoor Education, Secondary Education, Self Concept, Student Attitudes, Therapeutic Environment, Wilderness, Youth

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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