Theme 2 Project 16
| Project
title |
The
Characteristics and Value of the Sail Training Experience |
|
Researchers |
Dr
Ken McCulloch (Higher & Community
Education),
Dr Pete Allison (Physical Education Sport and Leisure Studies),
Dr Pat McLaughlin (Education & Society), Dr Vivien Edwards
and Professor Lyn Tett (Higher & Community
Education),
School of Education, University of Edinburgh |
|
Keywords |
Sail
training, adventure education, youth work, social confidence |
|
Abstract |
The
study investigated the range of purposes and beliefs about the benefits
of participation in sail training for young people. Participants'
experiences and beliefs were interrogated and conclusions drawn as
to the impact of participation on their lives and development. The
study distinguished key dimensions of difference in the nature of
sail training programmes and identified relationships between approaches
and outcomes.
The study found that participants respond in overwhelmingly positive
ways to sail training, and that for some participants the benefits of
the experience are durable rather than transient. It was found that while
all sail training experiences are generally positive and beneficial,
some appear to be more effective than others in developing social confidence.
The more effective experiences in this respect appear to be those where
there is a greater emphasis on specific programme activity designed to
develop trainees' skills and understanding.
. |
|
Publications |
Report
to funder (June 2007) and to participating sail trining operators
(August 2007). Further
publications here.
|
|
Start
/end date |
2005
- 2007 |
|
Funder
/amount |
Sail
Training International / £70,220
|
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