Adventure Education: An Opportunity To Teach Youth Self -Confidence,Respect

Abstract

Adventure education is not rest and relaxation; rather it is teaching students how to meet challenges and, in the process, increasing their psychological and sociological maturity. The writer believes that schools should seriously consider implementing such a course.

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