Affecting Environmental Attitudes through Outdoor Education
Shepard, C. L., & Speelman, L. R. (1986). Affecting environmental attitudes through outdoor education. Journal of Environmental Education, 17, 2, 20-23.
Examined whether participation in outdoor education programs had a measurable impact on the environmental attitudes of 613 9-14 yr olds attending summer camp. Results indicate that conceptually a positive learning experience took place. Findings suggest that (1) there is a relationship between program length and conservation attitude development; (2) an initial acclimatization period for urban campers is desirable before implementing conceptual activities; and, (3) there is greater opportunity to develop positive conservation attitudes in 1st-time campers. (11 ref)
