John Sproule
Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework
Sproule, John; Martindale, Russell; Wang, John; Allison, Peter; Nash, Christine; Gray, Shirley
Authors
Prof Russell Martindale r.martindale@napier.ac.uk
Professor
John Wang
Peter Allison
Christine Nash
Shirley Gray
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to carry out a preliminary investigation to explore the use of
outdoor and adventurous project work (PW) within an educational setting. Specifically, differences
between the PW and normal academic school experiences were examined using a selfdetermination
theory framework integrated with a goal orientation and psychological skills perspective.
Additionally, an exploratory investigation was carried out to examine the extent to which key motivation constructs predicted skill development (i.e. problem solving, collaboration and communication) through the PW experience. Six questionnaires were adapted and utilised to collect the relevant data for both school and PW experiences (Basic Psychological Needs questionnaire;
the Learning Climate Questionnaire; Intrinsic Motivation Inventory; the Motivated Strategies
for Learning Questionnaire; 2 2 Achievement Goal Questionnaire and perceived skills learned
in PW questionnaire) from the 224 students (Mean age 13.2 + 0.3 years) who participated in
the 12-day PW. Results indicated that there were significant differences between school and
PW experience (p < 0.01). Specifically, PW experience rated higher in autonomy supportive climate,
autonomous motivation, perceived competence, and a greater emphasis on task approach
goal orientation. Furthermore as a cohort, the students reported improvements in problem solving, collaboration and communication as a result of the PW experience. Finally, an exploratory hierarchical regression analysis revealed potential importance of perceived value, utilising metacognitive skills, and experiencing relatedness and autonomy in the prediction of skill development through PW experiences. The findings of this study present preliminary support the potential usefulness of outdoor and adventurous PW within a school context and provide implications for future research which are discussed further.
Citation
Sproule, J., Martindale, R., Wang, J., Allison, P., Nash, C., & Gray, S. (2013). Investigating the experience of outdoor and adventurous project work in an educational setting using a self-determination framework. European Physical Education Review, 19(3), 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x13495629
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Nov 1, 1999 |
Online Publication Date | Aug 2, 2013 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2013 |
Deposit Date | May 11, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | May 11, 2017 |
Journal | European Physical Education Review |
Print ISSN | 1356-336X |
Electronic ISSN | 1741-2749 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 315-328 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x13495629 |
Keywords | Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation; Education; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/436429 |
Contract Date | May 11, 2017 |
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