Examining the Perceived Value of Professional Judgement and Decision-Making in Mountain Leaders in the UK: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
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| Title: | Examining the Perceived Value of Professional Judgement and Decision-Making in Mountain Leaders in the UK: A Mixed-Methods Investigation |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Collins, L. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 2018 18(2):132-147. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Value Judgment, Decision Making Skills, Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Education, Mixed Methods Research, Online Surveys, Semi Structured Interviews, Transfer of Training, Leadership Qualities, Data Analysis, Metacognition |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14729679.2017.1378584 |
| ISSN: | 1472-9679 |
| Abstract: | This paper utilised a two-part mixed-methodology to examine the value placed on judgement and decision-making by a sample of qualified mountain leaders in the UK. Qualified leaders (N = 331) completed a web-based survey and a smaller sample (N = 8) were then interviewed. Survey data showed that mountain leaders place greater value on their judgements and decision-making when compared to the technical skills of mountain navigation and rope work; however, the process for developing these judgement skills was unclear. Interview data identified that judgement skills appear transferrable from other domains experienced by the leaders (e.g. emergency services, military) but are then recontextualised and modified for effective use within mountain leadership. The leaders facilitated this via a nested reflective process that combines in-action, on-action and on-action/in-context aspects that rely on metacognition. This combination of reflection and metacognition allows for rapid development of judgement making skills in-context. Implications for mountain leadership training are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 28 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1175077 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper utilised a two-part mixed-methodology to examine the value placed on judgement and decision-making by a sample of qualified mountain leaders in the UK. Qualified leaders (N = 331) completed a web-based survey and a smaller sample (N = 8) were then interviewed. Survey data showed that mountain leaders place greater value on their judgements and decision-making when compared to the technical skills of mountain navigation and rope work; however, the process for developing these judgement skills was unclear. Interview data identified that judgement skills appear transferrable from other domains experienced by the leaders (e.g. emergency services, military) but are then recontextualised and modified for effective use within mountain leadership. The leaders facilitated this via a nested reflective process that combines in-action, on-action and on-action/in-context aspects that rely on metacognition. This combination of reflection and metacognition allows for rapid development of judgement making skills in-context. Implications for mountain leadership training are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1472-9679 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/14729679.2017.1378584 |
