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2017

• Olsen, M. (2017) Understanding the role of built and natural features within person-place bonding at a local nature center Unpublished masters Thesis). Pennsylvania State University. 

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2016

• Hind, R. (2016). An analysis of facilitation in sail training: Observing facilitator behaviour as a contributing factor in the development of young people. (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

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2014

• Schijf, M. (2014). Sail training: A systematic review of the literature (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Yu, Z. (2014). Reverse cultural shock after Connecting Cultures course (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Ting-I, Kuo (2014). Examining the learning process and significant events during 2012 and 2013 summer British Exploring Society expeditions in Norway (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2013

• Colvin, J. (2013). Management development: An exploration of “best practice”: Higher education institution case study (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Fakunle, O. (2013). Exploring perceptions of Chinese students on how they develop critical thinking on one year Master’s-level programme in Scotland (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Grinkeviciute, K. (2013). The development of interpersonal trust and team cohesion in a newly formed group of adults during a seven-day sail training programme. (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Jia, Y. (2013). Working as international academics: An exploration and comparison of short-term and long-term cross-cultural adaptation experiences in the UK (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Li, X. (2013). Chinese postgraduate student perceptions of blended teaching methods in an introduction to reading research course (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Tian, Y. (2013). Explore the perspectives of teachers and students on current moral education curricula at a primary school in China (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2012

Lu, Y. (2012). The impact of sail training on trainees’ self-efficacy, outcome expectations, personal goals and thoughts relating to future career choices and development (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Ma, Y. (2012). Exploring volunteers’ motivations and satisfaction with their involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Edinburgh (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Weng, R. (2012). The influences of the Connecting Cultures programme: A retrospective study from participants’ perspectives (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Wu, M. (2012). Motivation and satisfaction of young volunteers in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) in Scotland Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Zhang, H. (2012). Volunteer motivation and age influences in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) in Scotland Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Zhao, J. (2012). Experiential learning theory and its application and effectiveness in cultural education for positive youth development (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2011

• Cao, M. (2011). How to distinguish knowing from going in relation to moral decision making? (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Hiremath, S. A. (2011). To what extent or in what ways does higher education contribute to moral education in Indian universities (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Ntagka, C. (2011). Going upstream: Reflections on an Aristotelian exploration of moral and outdoor education (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2010

• Glube, S. (2010). A case study of outdoor education in the Burnaby school district: Supports, barriers and suggestions for future provision (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2009

• Alekou, A. (2009). Children’s perception in sustainability education programmes in the early years: A case study (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Armstrong, C. (2009). An ethic of care and summer camp practice (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Bakratsa, S. (2009). What are the opportunities for environmental education in Greece? An investigation into the environmental education provision in Greek primary education (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Bellanich, A. W. (2009). A philosophical journey into understanding how outdoor education theories can be instrumental in teaching Jewish ethics (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Cousquer, G. O. (2009). Ethical responsibilities to pack animals on expedition: Design and development of a curriculum for the Moroccan Mountain Guide (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Gemmell, D. (2009). Emotional intelligence and outdoor leadership: An exploratory study into the overlap between the two theories (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Hardee, E. (2009). Affecting the affective: Outdoor education and the curriculum (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. 

• Mayer, I. (2009). A qualitative study of an outdoor education residential programme, viewed through the eyes of the third culture children (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

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2008

• Lan, C. N. G. (2008). Singaporean secondary school students’ perceptions of nature, and the potential of a residential outdoor education programme to influence their interaction with the natural environment (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Manwaring-Jones, S. (2008). Seeing through their lens: Exploring wilderness ethics through the eyes of students on a 88-day wilderness expedition (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Pritchard, C. (2008). Light fantastic: An investigation of the role that a study of atmospheric phenomena can play in outdoor education (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Woods, E. A. (2008). Science beyond the classroom walls: A model for a rural outdoor environment science course (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2007

• Eddington, C. (2007). What is adventure? An investigation into how personal experiences and concepts of adventure compare with theories of adventure (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Gwatkin, P. (2007). An interpretation of a ‘key direction’ in the development of the Outward Bound Trust (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Kunkel, D. (2007). “Why work at summer camp?” A phenomenological case study of young adult motives (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Shannon, D. (2007). Where outdoor education and youth justice meet: Researching the effectiveness of a social problem solving programme for young people at risk of offending, delivered using an outdoor education approach (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2006

• Baker, M. (2006). The outdoors in flux: A post structural inquiry into the nitty gritty of outdoor terminology (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Keane, E. (2006). Expeditioning in local authority residential outdoor education centres in Scotland: Examining past and current beliefs (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Maccariello, B. (2006). An exploration of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Thurrock, Essex (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Seng, T. K. (2006). Factors that influence the perception of life effectiveness of secondary two pupils in a 3-day adventure-based residential programme in Singapore: A qualitative and quantitative study (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Veevers, N. J. (2006). Your disability is your opportunity: A historical study of Kurt Hahn focusing on the early development of outdoor activities (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2005

• Prendergast, O. (2005). Croagh Patrick: A study of a mountain pilgrimage (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Telford, J. (2005). A phenomenological study of the relationship between a 10-day residential outdoor education experience and patterns of physical activity in adult life (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

• Woollven, W. (2005). A study into the provision of sea kayaking opportunities for young people under 18, during the period 1992-2002 (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

 

2003

• Goodyear, M. J. (2003). A phenomenological study of the junior expedition department at Aiglon College: Participants’ experiences of change (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

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2001

• Banks, S (2001). The contextual interference effect on skill acquisition in kayaking (Unpublished master’s Thesis). The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.