Abstract
You want to study what? Student motivations for studying an outdoor education degree
18th National Outdoor Education Conference Proceedings, p.15
National Outdoor Education Conference, 18th (Adelaide, Australia, 14-Apr-2014–16-Apr-2014)
2014
Abstract
This presentation focuses on what motivates students to chose to study outdoor education at a tertiary level. The research considers 1st year students and their motivations to commence studying either a full degree in outdoor education or a degree that has outdoor education as a major or minor stream within it. The findings provide a unique insight into what their motivations are, how it varies between: those intent on studying a full course load comparative to a major or minor element, mature age and high school levers, and different genders. Also of interest is the link students have in making a decision to study OE at a tertiary level and the influence to their significant outdoor mentors, profile of the course, or desire to do something linked with the environment and people.
Details
- Title
- You want to study what? Student motivations for studying an outdoor education degree
- Authors
- Brendon Munge (Author) - La Trobe University
- Publication details
- 18th National Outdoor Education Conference Proceedings, p.15
- Conference details
- National Outdoor Education Conference, 18th (Adelaide, Australia, 14-Apr-2014–16-Apr-2014)
- Publisher
- Outdoor Education Australia
- Date published
- 2014
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451334102621
- Output Type
- Abstract
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