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Educational Programs That Work - 1995

Adventure, Project

Adventure, Project. An interdisciplinary program involving experience-bases learning in academics along with group problem solving and an alternative physical education program outdoors and indoors as well. Approved by JDRP for students of all abilities, grades 6-12.

Description Project Adventure is designed to infuse experiential learning into standard high school and middle school courses. For many students, learning is essentially a passive process offering little opportunity to take responsible action or to test abstract ideas in the real world. Project Adventure combines Outward Bound techniques and philosophy with a group problem-solving approach to learning and teaching. Small groups of students learn by working on specific reality-based tasks or problems in the community and the natural environment. The teacher's role is to state the problem and limits, giving students the responsibility for finding solutions. This approach has produced measurable improvements in self-concept, physical agility and competence. The project is made up of two separate components, which may be used singly or together: a physical education program involving initiative games, outdoor/indoor activities, and a Ropes Course apparatus; and an academic curriculum component designed to give hands-on experiences and a practical application of the basics. The program's aim is to educate the whole student through sound academics, physical activity, and learning activities that enhance self- concept. The project's strengths are its flexibility, the variety and quality of its curriculum models, and its ability to inspire and rekindle the enthusiasm of both teachers and students. The project offers five different initial training programs: academic, counseling techniques, physical education, professional development, and community partnerships.

Contact
Dick Prouty, Project Adventure, Inc., P.O. Box 100, Hamilton, MA 01936. (508) 468-7981. Cindy Simpson, P.O. Box 2447, Covington, GA 30209. (404) 784-9310. Jim Grout, 116 Maple Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301. (802) 254-5054. Ann Smolowe, P.O. Box 14171, Portland, OR 97214. (503) 236-6765.

Developmental Funding: USOE ESEA Title III.
JDRP No. 73-4 (4/9/73)


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