History
What two areas helped shape Outdoor Education?
Camping, Military, Recreation
What is the basic idea of Experiential Education?
Learning through doing
What is philosophy in Adventure Ed?
Your beliefs about what is important in teaching and learning.
What is group development in Adventure Ed?
How a group grows in teamwork, communication, and trust.
Which SHAPE standard focuses on social behavior
standard 3 Develops social skills through movement.
What came after Outdoor Ed and led to modern learning activities?
Adventure Education
What are the 2 steps in the experiential learning cycle? They do not have to be in order
Experience → Reflection → Application
Name one theory that influences Adventure Ed.
Humanism, Behaviorism, Constructivism
What is self-concept?
How someone views their identity, abilities, and value.
How do Adventure Ed activities support Standards 3 & 4?
They promote respect, cooperation, social growth, enjoyment, and personal challenge.
Put these in order: Outdoor Ed, Adventure Ed, Camping, Military
Military → Camping → Outdoor Ed → Adventure Ed
What makes experiential learning different from traditional learning?
It requires active involvement and connects the experience to real-life meaning.
How might a teacher's philosophy affect how they run a team-building activity?
A humanistic teacher might focus on emotional safety, personal growth, and inclusion.
A behaviorist teacher might use rewards or consequences to shape group behavior.
A constructivist teacher might give the group minimal instruction to let them learn by figuring it out themselves.
The teacher’s beliefs determine how much freedom students have, how conflict is handled, and what outcomes are emphasized, like cooperation vs. competition.
Give a real-life example of leadership development from Adventure Ed.
"I led my team through a blindfold maze and encouraged others."
Explain how military drills influenced Adventure Ed.
They introduced structure, discipline, and group coordination—key elements later used in team-building activities.
Why is reflection a key part of Experiential Ed?
Because it helps learners process the experience and apply it to future situations.
What does a theory help explain in Adventure Education?
How and why people learn or behave during activities.
How are self-concept and leadership development connected in Adventure Education?
Adventure Education challenges students to step outside their comfort zones, which helps them build confidence (self-concept). As they gain confidence in their abilities, they’re more likely to take initiative, make decisions, and support others key aspects of leadership. Strong self-concept is often the foundation for becoming an effective leader.