Abstract
The United States education system is purported to be an equalizer for students in terms of providing education, socialization, skills, and opportunities. It is, however, rife with inequality as youth socioeconomic status is largely a predictor for future economic success. Socioeconomic status further constrains their participation in enriching supplemental activities that foster meaningful development. Through a content analysis of published research, this paper specifically examines the value of outdoor adventure programming as a supplemental educational device to that of the classroom experience, particularly for low-income youth. Findings suggest that outdoor adventure programs are associated with positive social outcomes and successful programs develop and implement policies and practices attuned to diversity, inclusion, cultural competence, and equity.
Advisor
Afroza Anwary
Committee Member
Saiful Islam
Committee Member
Kellian Clink
Date of Degree
2021
Language
english
Document Type
APP
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
McDonald, S. E. (2021). Exploring the opportunity and achievement gap: The capacity of inclusive outdoor education adventure programming in alleviating youth educational inequity [Master’s alternative plan paper, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1144/
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