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Brown, Mike; Beames, Simon – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2017
This article discusses the meanings of adventure and its role in learning. An analysis of literature from the fields of education, recreation and tourism suggests that definitions of adventure are constantly undergoing reinterpretation. We highlight how "narrow" views of adventure, which appeal to notions of risk and danger, are…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Outdoor Education, Definitions, Risk
Brown, Mike; Fraser, Deborah – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2009
Risk is positioned as a distinguishing feature of outdoor adventure education (OAE) pedagogy. Risk defines much of what happens in OAE, from participants "taking" risks to instructors "managing" risks. The taken-for-granted centrality of risk continues to have currency due to the thrill and allure of adventurous outdoor activities. This paper…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Recreational Activities, Risk, Teaching Methods