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dc.contributor.advisor | Rodman, William | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Cushing, Pamela J. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-06-18T16:58:17Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-06-18T16:58:17Z | - |
dc.date.created | 2012-06-13 | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 1997-10 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | opendissertations/7026 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 8076 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 2989238 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/12114 | - |
dc.description.abstract | <p>Outward Bound wilderness school uses experiential, adventure-based learning strategies to facilitate personal transformation for its students. While this process has been well-researched from an individualistic, psychology-based perspective, the possible influence of cultural factors has not yet been well-addressed. This ethnography explores the cultural dimensions of transformation at Outward Bound, using a constructivist, narrative-based approach, as well as employing theoretical notions such as: rites of passage, communitas, experiential education, generative education, and 'border intellectual' in the interpretation of the narratives. Selfnarratives were co-constructed with twenty Outward Bound students at three points: before, at the end of, and three months after their courses. The research confirms that transformational learning was accomplished by 18/20 participants, in at least one of eight general areas that emerged from their narratives. A further eight cultural factors were identified which contributed to students' willingness and ability to undertake personal transformation in that environment: a culture of support for success and failure, intrinsic adventure, acceptance of diversity, open communication with others, improved communication with self, a culture of possibility, simplicity, and patience. Alternatives to the rites of passage model for post-industrial society are discussed. The overall learning is that it is possible to improve the likelihood of generating transformational learning, through managing the cultural factors indicated, in the learning environment.</p> | en_US |
dc.subject | Social and Cultural Anthropology | en_US |
dc.subject | Social and Cultural Anthropology | en_US |
dc.title | Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Transfonnation on Outward Bound Courses: Golden Feathers | en_US |
dc.type | thesis | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Anthropology | en_US |
dc.description.degree | Master of Arts (MA) | en_US |
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