Symposia and Congresses (International)

Allison, P. R. (October 23, 2018). "Alignment and Quality Assurance of Snowsports Educators," Tussey Mountain Education Staff Training, Tussey

Mountain, Centre County, PA, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., Emigh, J. (PSU (Outreach)), & Schiling, D. (PSIA/AASI Head Office). (October 13, 2018). "Curriculum Development and Recognition of

Certification," Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors North West Division Fall Conference, Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), Wenatchee, WA, Invited. Regional.

Allison, P. R. (September 28, 2018 - September 29, 2018). "Adventure Education and Tall Ships," Tall Ships Canada Association, Tall Ships Canada

Association, Brockville, Canada, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., Green, G. (Students on Ice), & McAllister, J. (Ottawa School Board Chair). (September 28, 2018). "Tall Ships and Outdoor Adventure

Learning Platforms," Tall Ships Canada Association, Tall Ships Canada Association, Brockville, Canada, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., Davies, T. (Founder of Class Afloat), & McAllister, J. (Ottawa School Board Chair). (September 28, 2018). "Tall Ships Decks for

Educators," Tall Ships Canada Association, Tall Ships Canada Association, Brockville, Canada, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., Renouf, D. (BASI), Schuilling, D. (PSIA-AASI), & Horrell, A. (The University of Edinburgh). (March 12, 2018). "What is the Value of

Snowsports Teaching?," 2nd Balkan Ski Conference: Science Practice and Education, Sarajevo, Bosnia, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (February 21, 2018). "The Roots of Youth Exploration in the UK," The Roots of Youth Exploration in the UK, Appalachian Outdoors,

State College, Invited. Local.

Ramirez, M.-J. (The Pennsylvania State University), Allison, P. (Presenter & Author, The Pennsylvania State University), Stott, T. (Liverpool John

Moore's University), Palmer, C. (University of Central Lancaster), & Fraser, K. (The University of Edinburgh). (January 12, 2018 - January 13, 2018). "Turning 40: Just how life changing are school expeditions?," Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, SUNY Cortland, Bradford Woods, IN, peer-reviewed/refereed. International.

Allison, P. R. (2017). "Revisiting philosophical underpinnings: Looking back ... looking forwards," Singapore University of Social Sciences & Outward

Bound Singapore, Singapore.

Allison, P. R. (2017). "Snowsports and experiential learning: Creating space for learning," Professional Ski Instructors of America and American

Association of Snowboard Instructors National Academy, Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), Snowbird, UT.

Allison, P. R. (2017). "The only mountain worth climbing," Singapore University of Social Sciences & Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore.

Allison, P. R. (2017). "Is it really a life-changing experience?," Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore.

Allison, P., Emigh, J. (Penn State), & Henderson, R. (BASI). (November 4, 2017). "A route to unity?," Professional Ski Instructors of America and

American Association of Snowboard Instructors Fall Leadership Conference, Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors, Keystone, Colorado, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (October 23, 2017). "The roots of Outward Bound and Educational Reform in the UK in the early 1900s," Guest Lecture: University of

New Hampshire, University of New Hampshire, Skype, Invited.

Lockerbie, A. (BASI), Shackleton, E. (PSIA), Allison, P. R. (Co-Presenter, PSU), & Henderson, R. (BASI). (November 2016). "International affairs:

Current issues and trends," Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors Annual Conference, Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), Frisco, CO, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (Co-Presenter, PSU), Lockerbie, A. (BASI), & Henderson, R. (BASI). (November 2016). "Transferable and meaningful learning: BASI

case study," Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors Annual Conference, Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), Frisco, CO, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (Presenter & Author). (November 2016). "Overlooked and misunderstood," Annual Association for Experiential Education Conference,

Association for Experiential Education (AEE), Minneapolis, MN, peer-reviewed/refereed. International.

Allison, P. R. (Presenter & Author). (November 2016). "Research-informed practice, practice-informed research: Building a cumulative body of

knowledge (8th Annual Trends and Issues in Outdoor Education Programs)," Annual Association for Experiential Education Conference, Association for Experiential Education (AEE), Minneapolis, MN, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (Presenter & Author). (October 13, 2016 - October 14, 2016). "The grande passion," 5th Czech Philosophy of Sport Conference,

Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Experiential learning, youth development and sail training: Aims, purposes and outcomes," Experiential Adventure Outdoor

Conference, Faculty of Education, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.

Fordyce, K. (The University of Edinburgh), Ewins, R. (The University of Edinburgh), & Allison, P. R. (2015). "Blended learning delivery on a suite of

masters level courses in education," Society for Research in Higher Education Annual Conference, Society for Research in Higher Education, Newport, Wales, peer-reviewed/refereed. National.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Close encounters of the (third) party kind," An unexpected journey, Scottish Credit and Qualifications Authority (SCQF),

Glasgow, Scotland, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., & Davidson, M. (Outward Bound Trust UK). (2015). "Curriculum for excellence: Unintended consequences?," Character Scotland

Conference, Character Scotland, University of Glasgow, Scotland, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., & Harrison, T. (The University of Edinburgh). (2015). "Developing engaging educational learning experiences," University of Pescara,

Pescara, Italy, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Kurt Hahn: Philosophy and Inspiration," Outward Bound Oman Staff Training, Outward Bound Oman, Muscat, Oman, Invited.

International.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Overlooked and misunderstood: Two influential figures on experiential learning," Technical University Munich, Munich, peer-

reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Overlooked and misunderstood: Two influential figures on experiential learning," Technical University of Munich, Munich,

Germany.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Sharing good practices: Making the most of SCQF in HEIs," Third Party Credit Rating, Scottish Credit and Qualifications

Authority (SCQF), Glasgow, Scotland, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., Horrell, A. (The University of Edinburgh), & Renouf, D. (BASI). (2015). "Credit Rating? The value of alignment for BASI members,"

BASI Trainers Conference, British Associaton of Snowsport Instructors, Aviemore, Scotland, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Reflections and considerations on experiential learning: Influences of how we think," Experiential Adventure Outdoor

Conference, Faculty of Education, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.

Allison, P. R. (2015). "Research findings, implications and trends," Sail Training Association Poland, Sail Training Association Poland, Warsaw,

Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (April 2015). "Hahn, Murray Levick and the history of Outdoor Education in the UK," Invited Lecture, University of New Hampshire,

Durham, New Hampshire, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R., & Seaman, J. (April 2015). "Kurt Hahn, John Dewey and the Wisdom of Experiential Education," Invited Lecture, Green Mountain

College, VT, Green Mountain, VT, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (March 2015). "Outdoor Education in the UK - Research and practice," Guest Lecture, University of Utah, Salt Lake Cty, Utah, Invited.

International.

Allison, P. R. (2014). "Experiential Learning in Higher Education," Movement and Health: 7th International Conference, University of Palacky,

Olomoucs, Czech Republic, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2014). "Experiential Learning:  Philosophy, Theory, Research and Practice," University of Palacky, Czech Republic, Invited.

International.

Allison, P. R., & Thorburn, M. (The University of Edinburgh). (2014). "Learning outdoors and living well? A review of curriculum possibilities in

Scotland," Character Forum, The Jubilee Centre for Character and Values, Birmingham, UK, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2014). "The value of experiential learning: Research trends and futures," Adventure Research Symposium, Indiana University,

Bloomington, IN.

Allison, P. R. (2014). "What we do, how we think about it and what Hahn can teach us," International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference,

Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

Allison, P. R. (2013). "Credit for Snowsports Instructors," Nature and Sports: Sustainable Development and Health, Liptovsky, Mikulas, Slovakia,

peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R., Horrell, A. (The University of Edinburgh), & Maile, A. (The University of Edinburgh). (2013). "SCQF Credit Rating? What is means for

snowsport instructors," BASI Trainers Conference, British Associaton of Snowsport Instructors, Aviemore, Scotland, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2013). "Measuring the value of sail training – evidencing outcomes," Sail Training International Annual Conference, Aalborg, Denmark.

Allison, P. R. (2012). "Cross-cultural education through sail training – summary of recent research," Sail Training International Annual Conference,

Riga, Latvia.

Allison, P. R. (2012). "Adventure activities and challenge sports in personal development," International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference,

Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

Allison, P. R. (2012). "Personal development and values education on expeditions," Annual Leader training, British Schools Exploring Society,

Derbyshire, UK, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2012). "Psychological aspects of youth expeditions," Young Explorers Trust Forum, Young Explorers Trust, Birmingham, UK, Invited.

National.

Allison, P. R. (2012). "Research on the Value of Sailing and Expeditions," Congress of the Sea, Club Naval do Funchal and The University of

Madeira, Portugal, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2011). "Kurt Hah: Why experiential educators should know more about the man and his ideas," University of New Hampshire, Durham,

NH, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2011). "Outdoor Sports and Education Research Methodology," Guest Lecture, University of Palacky, Olomoucs, Czech Republic,

Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2011). "Outdoor sports and education research methodology," International Seminar on Outdoor Challenge Sports, European Social

Fund, University of Olomouc, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2011). "Personal development and values education on expeditions," Annual Leader training, British Schools Exploring Society,

Derbyshire, UK, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2011). "Sail training evaluation tool: version 2," Sail Training International Annual Conference, Toulon, France.

Allison, P. R. (2010). "Effective youth development through sail training," Sail Training International Annual Conference, Stavanger, Norway.

Allison, P. R. (2010). "Outdoor learning on expeditions," Expeditions Conference, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scotland, Loch Lomond, Scotland,

Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2010). "Writing a doctoral thesis - considerations and advice," Guest Lecture, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Invited.

International.

Allison, P. R. (2010). "Meaningful and valuable experiences outdoors: Arstotelian outdoor education," The curious garden, Ministry of Education,

Singapore, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2010). "SW Greenland 2009," Annual gathering, British Schools Exploring Society / Royal Geographical Society, London, UK, Invited.

National.

Allison, P. R. (2009). "Experiential Learning, Character and Wilderness," Guest Lecture, Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2009). "Joint National Parks Project," Scottish Outdoor Learning Festival, Scottish Government, Crieff, Scotland, peer-

reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2009). "Learning experientially on expeditions," Annual Conference, Scottish COuncil of Independent Schools, Glenmore Lodge,

Scotland, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2009). "Outdoor learning and curriculum for excellence," Scottish Outdoor Learning Festival, Scottish Government, Crieff, Scotland,

peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2009). "Research on sail training: developing organizational effectiveness for youth development," Sail Training International Annual

Conference, Istanbul, Turkey.

Allison, P. R. (2008). "Bringing the curriculum outdoors," Cairngorms in the curriculum, Scottish Natural Heritage, The Lecht, Deeside, Invited.

National.

Allison, P. R. (2008). "Practice, policy and research on overseas youth expeditions: Building connections," 10th Forum on Youth Expeditions, Young

Explorers Trust, Leeds, UK, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2008). "Research and its sense," International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

Allison, P. R., Carr, D. (The University of Edinburgh), & Meldrum, G. (The University of Edinburgh). (2007). "The day after tomorrow," Scottish

Outdoor Learning Festival, Scottish Government, Edinburgh, Scotland, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R., & Wurdinger, S. (Minnesota State University). (2006). "Understanding the power, promisae and peril of the experiential learning

process," ICEL Annual Conference, International Conference on Experiential Learning, Lancaster, Cumbria, peer-reviewed/refereed. International.

Allison, P. R. (2006). "When I stop and think about it ... Further Research is NOT required," International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference,

Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

Allison, P. R., Carr, D., & Stonehouse, P. (2006). "Let the pendulum swing: Changing views on building character out-of-doors," Association for Moral

Education, Fribourg, Switzerland, peer-reviewed/refereed. International.

Allison, P. R., Carr, D., & Stonehouse, P. (2006). "The day after tomorrow: Towards an environment focused education in moral citizenship for the

twenty first century," Association for Moral Education, Fribourg, Switzerland, peer-reviewed/refereed. International.

Allison, P. R. (2006). "Preliminary results of the international study of the characteristics and value of sail training experience," Sail Training

International Annual Conference, Szczecin, Poland.

Allison, P. R. (2005). "An international study of the characteristics and value of the sail training experience," Sail Training International Annual

Conference, La Coruña, Spain.

Allison, P. R. (2005). "Post-expedition adjustment: What data suggest," Wilderness Education Association, Estes Park, CO, peer-reviewed/refereed,

Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2004). "Building a body of knowledge," Association for Experiential Education Annual Conference, Association for Experiential

Education, Norfolk, VA.

Allison, P. R. (Presenter & Author). (2004). "Building a body of knowledge in outdoor experiential education," Old Trends, New Traditions, European

Institute for Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Learning, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2004). "Telos, Democracy and Experiential Learning," Guest Lecture, Lakehead University, Lakehead, ON, Canada, Invited.

International.

Allison, P. R. (2003). "The Values of Facilitation in Experiential Learning," Guest Lecture, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA,

Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2003). "Values Education in the Wilderness," Guest Lecture, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2003). "Publishing in Outdoor Education (Fishbowl chair)," Association for Experiential Education Annual Conference, Association for

Experiential Education, Vancouver, Canada, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2002). "Getting published in our field," Association for Experiential Education Annual Conference, Association for Experiential

Education, St. Paul, MN.

Allison, P. R. (2002). "Narrative, Unity and Experiential Learning," Guest Lecture, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2002). "The tele-conference viva experience," Outdoor research forum, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2001). "Getting the most from volunteers, and helping them get the most from you," Getting the most from volunteers, UN International

year of volunteers and Scottish Natural Heritage, Perth, Scotland, Invited. National.

Allison, P. R. (2000). "Leadership development for BSES," Leadership and Overseas Expeditions for Young People, Young Explorers Trust, Leeds,

UK, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (2000). "Effective Expedition Leadership," Explore, Royal Geographical Society, London, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (1999). "Post residential syndrome: Research from the ground up," Brathay Youth Conference, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, UK,

peer-reviewed/refereed, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R., & Woodvine, D. (1999). "Effective Expedition Leadership," Explore, Royal Geographical Society, London, Invited. International.

Allison, P. R. (1998). "Burnout in experiential education," AEE Europe Annual Conference, Association for Experiential Education Europe, Thun,

Switzerland. International.

Allison, P. R. (1998). "Where have we been and where are we going?," International Congress on Experiential Learning, Germany.

Allison, P. R. (1997). "Moral development and outdoor experiential learning," 1st Association for Experiential Education Member Meeting,

Association for Experiential Education, Brussels, Belgium.

Allison, P. R. (1997). "Moral development and outdoor experiential learning," Association for Experiential Education Heartland Regional Conference,

Association for Experiential Education, IN.

Allison, P. R. (1997). "Moral development and outdoor experiential learning," International Association for Experiential Education Conference,

Association for Experiential Education, NC.

Allison, P. R. (1996). "Inclusion of people with disabilities in challenge education," TEAM Conference, North Eastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.

Allison, P. R. (1996). "Service learning: Case studies of good practice," Association for Experiential Education Heartland Regional Conference,

Association for Experiential Education, MI.

Allison, P. R. (1995). "Inclusion of people with disabilities in challenge education," TEAM Conference, North Eastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.