Engaged Learning Collection

Publication Date

4-15-2015

Abstract

This study explores how Outward Bound uses Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey as an implicit framework to generate the holistic character development and specifically how this framework generates a culture of mysticism amongst staff to support their role as mystic in a students hero journey. Using observations from my personal experience on a Voyageur Outward Bound School expedition, a shadow ethnography of Voyageur Outward Bound School 50th Anniversary events, document analysis and in-depth Outward Bound staff interviews, the author develops an illustration of an effective model of character development in the framework of the Hero’s Journey through educators acting in the mystic role as exemplified in Outward Bound. This illustration draws attention to the role of organizational culture in defining different educational frameworks. As a result of the use of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey as an implicit framework, generates that holistic character development by generating a culture of mysticism amongst staff to support their role as mystic in a students hero journey.

Document Type

Article

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Engaged Learning Collection

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© 2015 by Katherine Ann Davis

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