Item: Teenagers in the Backcountry: a Study of Use and Education from the Perspective of High School Students
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Title: Teenagers in the Backcountry: a Study of Use and Education from the Perspective of High School Students
Proceedings: International Snow Science Workshop 2016 Proceedings, Breckenridge, CO, USA
Authors:
- Emery L. Rheam [ Jackson Hole Community School, Wilson, WY, USA ]
Date: 2016-10-02
Abstract: Teenagers are using the backcountry increasingly more and more during the winter for a wide range of activities. When growing up in mountain communities, adolescents can gain access to avalanche education programs. Their levels of education and their usage of the backcountry varies greatly. Many teens in mountain communities took internet surveys to gauge their levels of usage and education as well as their perspectives on how to better educate their age group. There are also psychological differences between adults and adolescents – particularly in the decision making process. By combining brain research and collected data from the surveys, a good look at youth avalanche education is attained. From there, suggestions can be made on how to best reach and educate teenagers in the form of avalanche courses. By using information collected directly from teenagers, this study shows a unique and vital perspective that can be beneficial to educators and program designers as they map future education programs.
Object ID: ISSW16_O4.04.pdf
Language of Article: English
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Keywords: teenagers, avalanche education, youth education
Page Number(s): 95-99
Subjects: youth avalanche education backcountry access
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