A guide for outdoor educators in Scotland

摘要: In 1987 Neville Crowther (Moray I-louse College) compiled a booklet entitled 'Resources for Teachers of Outdoor Education'. Although much the information included in publication this type has fairly short life expectancy, was several years, useful reference source many Educators. One impediments to revising book been rapid growth number and range organisations, texts other resources. This particularly true Environment Environmental Education. However, 1994 Scottish Education Council produced 'Guide Resources Education' (soon due revision) recently Natural Heritage have published 'Who's Who Environment: Scotland' (1996). Chris Loynes (Adventure Education) first 'the Sourcebook' 1989. gives brief details wide 'outdoor providers' throughout UK. The production these greatly simplifies task updating guide, allowed us develop themes which provide general background advice. Recent analysis needs teachers by National Association highlights need raise awareness that is worthwhile, as well confidence lead it. aim guide support both needs. Guide written with primary intention satisfying within Scotland, guidance will certainly validity UK. Despite changes pattern provision Scotland UK over recent years subject area seems quite resilient. Whilst there closures Centres result reorganisation local government an increase commercial charitable trust providers. These from large organisations employees individuals who specific services. shift reduction access established advice structures such those be found Centre or Local Authority. With so change, questions 'who can I ask T 'what resources are available ?'are not easily answered. legislation (eg Activity (Young Person's Safety) Act 1995) education (5 - 14 curriculum etc) also generate new responsibilities opportunities, Information Technology. Recent reports indicate recreational use outdoors major contributor economy. For example Highlands Islands Enterprise concluded 1996 HIE area, mountaineering related expenditure alone amounted almost £149 million. Other suggest figures similar order watersports. Tourism currently greatest Economy and, according Enterprise, activity holidays now represent fastest growing sector tourist industry. findings lend notion increasing independent providers may wish broad provided Guide. References: Adventure Source Book, Adventure Education, Penrith. Published annually. Crowther, N. (1987) Edinburgh: Moray House College 46p. Highlands (1996) Economic Impacts Hillwalking, Mountaineering Associated Activities Scotland. Inverness: HIE. Loynes, C. Meeting Needs Teacher. In: Schools, NAOE Conference Report. Scottish (1994) A Stirling: SEEC. Scottish Who's Perth: SNH Publications.