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Jeff,

Just quickly - I can certainly help you out by providing details of my own 
research studies and pointing you in the direction of other projects along 
these lines.  I have an overview conference paper called "Outdoor Education 
in the Schools: What Can It Achieve?" which reviews research on school 
program effectiveness.  In addition, there are several papers from my 
honours thesis which was a large study evaluating the effects of Outward 
Bound Australia 9 day programs on self-concept, mental health and coping 
strategies of adolescents, with a control group.  I have further data using 
the Life Effectiveness Questionnaire with school-aged students on several 
programs.  A good starting point though, would be the overview paper and 
this may well point you in other useful directions.  Another useful general 
reference would be the Hattie, et al (1997) meta-analysis which breaks down 
outcomes by age group and at risk categories.

Cheers,
james

PS There are far fewer studies on at risk students.  An interesting one 
with very large academic and self-concept effects is by Marsh and Richards 
on a 6week outdoor/academic bridging program - mid 1980's.


At 09:21 PM 28/03/00 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm wondering if anyone has a lead on research that outlines the
>effectiveness of experiential or adventure programming with middle or high
>school populations (including kids that are academically or behaviorially
>challenged).
>
>We are presently conducting a study with 54 students in the high school /
>challenged category mentioned above and will be happy to share when we are
>completed.
>
>Thanks...Jeff
>
>Jeff Alevy, Director
>Action-Learning Program
>Centennial Place YMCA
>555 Luckie Street
>Atlanta, Ga. 30313
>(404) 724-9622
>
>"How do you measure Your Success?"
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "ECSKRIC1" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 11:58 AM
>Subject: Next UK Outdoor Research Forum
>
>
> >
> > The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum
> >
> > Based upon the success of the previous UK outdoor learning research forums
>the next one
> > is fast approaching, 12th May, 2000.  This will be hosted by Kaye Richards
>at Liverpool John
> > Moores University, (Department of Outdoor & Environmental Education).
> >
> > The aim of the forum is to stimulate thinking and debate in
> > outdoor  learning, with short research presentations,
> > alongside time for networking and stimulating conversations.
> > To support the process of generating debate the day will
> > consist of the following research presentations:
> >
> > 1) Mood States of Young People on a Six Week Expedition in N.E. Greenland.
> >
> > Dr Tim Stott & Dr Hugh Mantle.
> > (Liverpool John Moores University, School of Education, Community and
>Social Sciences.)
> >
> >
> > 2) Physiological and Psychological Aspects of a Hill Walk: Implications
>for the Mountain Leader.
> >
> > Philip Ainslie
> > (Liverpool John Moores University, School of Sports Science)
> >
> >
> > 3) Is Motherhood Compatible with an Outdoor Career ? Dilemmas and
> > Decisions  for Women in Outdoor Education: A Research and a
> > Personal Perspective.
> >
> > Linda Allin
> > (University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Division of Sports Science)
> >
> >
> > 4) Learning on Expeditions in Severe Environments.
> >
> > Dr Tim Stott & Dr. Neil Hall.
> > (Liverpool John Moores University, School of Education, Community and
>Social Sciences)
> >
> >
> > 5) A Conference Update: Therapy within Adventure .The Second
> > International Adventure Therapy Conference, Augsburg, March
> > 2000: Emerging Themes and Debates.
> >
> > Kaye Richards
> > (Liverpool John Moores University, School of Education, Community and
>Social Sciences)
> >
> >
> >
> > Further Information:
> >
> > The forum will take place between 10am - 4pm, at  the I.M.Marsh campus of
>Liverpool John
> > Moores University.  This is approximately three miles outside Liverpool
>city centre, with
> >  easy public transport access. Refreshments during the day will be
>provided.  Food will
> >  be available at cost from an on site canteen. Further travel and
>accommodation details
> > are available directly from Kaye Richards. Limited  basic free
>accommodation is available,
> >  consisting of a floor and sleeping bag !!
> >
> > Confirmation of attendance by the end of April, 2000 would be appreciated
>to ensure sufficient
> > resources are available.
> >
> > If you have any further enquiries in reference to this event please
>contact:
> >
> > Kaye Richards
> > Liverpool John Moores University,
> > School of Education, Community and Social Sciences,
> > I.M.Marsh Campus,
> > Barkhill Road,
> > Aigburth,
> > Liverpool. L17 6BD
> > Tel: 0151 231 5239
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> > Final Note:
> >
> > I hope you are able to join the event.  Your contributions to
> > stimulating debates or a keen listening ear will be valued.  Attendance
> > from any one interested in research in outdoor learning is welcomed.
> >
> > Until May, 'Happy Researching'
> >
> > Kind Regards
> >
> > Kaye Richards
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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James Neill
Centre for Applied Psychology
University of Canberra, ACT 2601
ph: 61 2 6201 5405; fax; 61 2 6201 5753
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