An Evaluation of a Headwaters Institute Watershed Seminar

Abstract

This research is an evaluation of a Headwaters Institute seminar. The Headwaters Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education to professional river guides in order to encourage and empower guides to act as environmental interpreters. The ultimate goal of the institute is to inspire the clients of these river guides to care for and connect with the river environments. Using perceived specific teaching and motivation efficacy as outcome measures, pre- and post-tests indicate a significant increase in self-efficacy regardless of age, gender, or length of time in the profession. This research indicates that the seminars empower professional river guides to act as environmental interpreters.

Keywords

interpretation river guides Headwaters Institute teaching efficacy motivation efficacy perceived self-efficacy

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