Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 5

In designing outreach programs that strive to link environmental concern with recreational behaviors, attend to:

  • social factors that influence the choice of activity and the interpretation given the recreational experience

Individual 
The learning experience: Relates to personal interests and provides for personal choice and control. (the learning experience is “learner centered”)
The learning experience: Enables the learner to link new knowledge to their existing knowledge in meaningful ways.

Citation: Fedler, A. J. (Ed.). (2001). Defining best practices in boating, fishing, and stewardship education. Alexandria, VA: Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
Citation Type: Research