Philosophy
OEG program philosophy is guided by a belief that the following aspects ensure effective outdoor education :
- A semi wilderness environment.
- Isolation from as many/all forms of technology and human impact/development.
- The presence of a course facilitator, and a structured curriculum.
- Small groups of learners (e.g. l6-18 or less)
- Continual contact with the learning medium.
- Appropriate level and forms of challenge (physical, emotional, spiritual)
- Transfer of learning to and from the course.
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