383 Adventure Based Learning in Elementary PE

Thursday, March 31, 2011: 11:45 AM-1:45 PM
Convention Center: Room 31ABC
AAPAR/Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation
Speakers: Sue Sutherland1; Paul Stuhr2; James Ressler3; Shannon Rankin1; Ali Brian1; and Constantine Psimopoulos4, (1)Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, (2)California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, (3)Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, (4)The Sage Colleges, Troy, NY
This hands-on session will provide opportunities for participants to discuss and experience Adventure Based Learning (ABL) designed for elementary age students. Specifically the workshop will introduce participants to: a) the sequence of ABL activities, b) facilitation skills, and c) the Sunday Afternoon Drive debrief model which is designed specifically for novice facilitators. Participants will receive materials for a 10-day ABL unit designed for Elementary School and the Sunday Afternoon Drive debrief model.