Contact Theory as a Framework for Experiential Activities as Diversity Education: An Exploratory Study

Autor/inn/en	Seaman, Jayson; Beightol, Jesse; Shirilla, Paul; Crawford, Bart
Titel	Contact Theory as a Framework for Experiential Activities as Diversity Education: An Exploratory Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Experiential Education, 32 (2010) 3, S.207-225 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1053-8259
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Multicultural Education; Student Attitudes; Attitude Change; Cultural Pluralism; Adventure Education; Service Learning; Adolescents; Nonformal Education; Cooperation; Connecticut + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Multikulturelle Erziehung; Schülerverhalten; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Kulturpluralismus; Adventure pedagogics; Abenteuerpädagogik; Erlebnispädagogik; Service-Learning; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Non-formal education; Non formal education; Nichtformale Bildung; Co-operation; Kooperation
Abstract	Participation in experiential education is said to enhance people's appreciation for diversity. This article reports on a study that found significant changes in participants' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors following a non-formal diversity education program using adventure-based and community-service activities. Additionally, hypothesized program conditions, as outlined by contact theory, were significantly predictive of outcomes, although majority and minority participants differed on their perceptions of these conditions. These findings suggest that experiential activities may be considered a viable approach to diversity education in nonformal settings, assuming key conditions are met. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10