| Title: |
Development of Emotional Intelligence during an Adventure and Experiential-Based Learning Course |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Adam I. Silver (ORCID 0009-0006-4638-6393); Rob Marshall; Dave Huston; Greg Gentry (ORCID 0009-0005-3935-2200) |
| Source: |
Journal of Experiential Education. 2024 47(3):341-357. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Emotional Intelligence; Adventure Education; Outdoor Education; Experiential Learning; Interpersonal Competence; Leadership Training; Military Training; Military Personnel; Capstone Experiences; Skill Development |
| Geographic Terms: |
Colorado |
| DOI: |
10.1177/10538259231197201 |
| ISSN: |
1053-8259; 2169-009X |
| Abstract: |
Background: The United States Air Force Academy's Center for Character and Leadership Development developed the 'Adventure and Experiential Based Learning' (AEBL) course--a new experiential education summer course intended to develop interpersonal leadership skills in 1,100 sophomore cadets. Purpose: Improving cadet emotional intelligence (EI) is of particular focus due to its value in leader effectiveness. Methodology/Approach: Rather than rely upon the more common military pedagogy of lecture-based learning or a military handbook that prescribes exactly what participant success looks like, the aim of the course examined in this study was to improve participant EI via a combination of experiential education methods including interactive classwork, challenge course experimentation, and a capstone 28-h adventure comprised of uncertainty and stressful team dynamics. To measure the effect the experiential education curriculum had on participant EI, the Workgroup Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP) was used in a pre/postsurvey method. Findings/Conclusion: The results indicated a significant increase in EI among AEBL participants as measured by the WEIP. Implications: Outdoor experiences like the one described in this article may be an effective way to train EI skills. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1436936 |
| Database: |
ERIC |