lakehead u lecturer co-author of textbook on outdoor leadership

(thunder bay - january 30, 2005) a 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 lecturer with the school of outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism has co-authored a textbook which will be available later in january.
mary breunig co-authored "outdoor leadership: theory and practice" along with bruce martin, christine cashel, and mark wagstaff. published by human kinetics, champaign, illinois, this textbook aims to help learners develop eight core competencies that are based on professional standards, which are the foundation of successful outdoor leadership.
"along with the core competencies, readers will gain an understanding of how to transform theory into practice through real-life examples," says breunig. "as well, the book contains learning activities designed to build leadership skills. readers will be able to demonstrate their leadership skills by creating a professional development portfolio that documents successful leadership experiences."
the authors, experienced outdoor leadership instructors who have worked in a variety of outdoor settings, outline the steps to mastering eight core competencies that not only help learners develop leadership abilities, but also help both 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and professionals meet current professional standards. the competencies are:

· foundational knowledge
· self-awareness and professional conduct
· decision making and judgment
· teaching and facilitation
· environmental stewardship
· program management
· safety and risk management
· technical ability

"the textbook looks at these concepts in a real-world context," breunig says. "as authors, we wanted to provide the information in an interesting manner while providing solid foundations for successful outdoor leadership. professionals and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will be able to apply this knowledge to their life and work."
through its learning activities, its numerous practical examples, and its step-by-step portfolio development, "outdoor leadership: theory and practice" is designed to improve learners' abilities as an outdoor leader.
for interviews with mary breunig, call marla tomlinson at 807-343-8177.