The educational impact of Scouting: three case studies on adolescence

This is a report of research commissioned by the World Scout Research and Development Committee and conducted by independent researchers. It is based on three case studies involving Scouts aged 13-17 in the U.K., France and Belgium. It involved in-depth interviews over a period of a year with the young people, their adult leaders and parents.

Table of Contents:

PART I

Chapter 1: Background information on the case studies
Chapter 2: Scouting: The expectations and sources of motivation expressed by those interviewed
Chapter 3: An overview of the activities and ways of working in each group
Chapter 4: The leaders' educational approaches

PART II

Chapter 1: The young people's appreciation of various Scout activities and views on motivating factors
Chapter 2: The young people's perceptions of peer relationships within the unit or troop
Chapter 3: Perceptions of the role of the adult leaders
Chapter 4: The young people's perceptions concerning the Scout Promise
Chapter 5: The young people's views on the spiritual dimension in Scouting
Chapter 6: The young people's views on helping others, community service and contact with their community
Chapter 7: The young people's perceptions concerning their experiences of decision-making and responsibility in Scouting and their involvement in planning and evaluation

PART III

Chapter 1: The influence of the Scout experience on the development of the young person. Conclusions of the research findings. 241 pages.

Publication Type : Publication

Target Audience : Adults

Age Range : Venture Scouts (14-17 years), Rover Scouts (17-20 years)

Topics : أداره و مصادر الكبار