Journal article
Skill instruction in outdoor leadership: a comparison direct instruction model and a discovery-learning model
Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.11(2), pp.10-18
2007
Abstract
The author discusses some of the strengths and weaknesses of two different approaches to teaching motor skills in outdoor education and outdoor recreation settings. Using acronyms to describe their stages: DEDICT is a six instructional model that some outdoor leaders may already be familiar with; and FERAL is an adaptation of learning approach that can be used to teach students and participants skills. It is the authors premise that both models are sound in terms of motor skill acquisition theory and the physical education literature on skill instruction. The author critiques both models with reference to the theories of motor learning, the stages of skill acquisition, the role the characteristics of effective practice, the value of demonstrations, the role of verbal instructions, and experience theory. Finally, some recommendations are offered on how to optimise the effectiveness of skill instruction in outdoor leadership using both models. [Author abstract, ed]
Details
- Title
- Skill instruction in outdoor leadership: a comparison direct instruction model and a discovery-learning model
- Authors
- Glyn J Thomas (Author) - La Trobe University
- Publication details
- Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, Vol.11(2), pp.10-18
- Publisher
- Australian Outdoor Education Council
- Date published
- 2007
- DOI
- 10.1007/BF03400853
- ISSN
- 1324-1486
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2007 The Authors. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99447767602621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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