T.A. Loeffler, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Professor
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
tloeffle@mun.ca
Office:
(709) 864-8670
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Bio/Research
As a professor of outdoor recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, TA has developed a reputation for excellence in experiential education because her students are more likely to be outside chasing icebergs than sitting in a classroom. TA is attempting to complete The Seven Summits, the ...
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Bio/Research
As a professor of outdoor recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland, TA has developed a reputation for excellence in experiential education because her students are more likely to be outside chasing icebergs than sitting in a classroom. TA is attempting to complete The Seven Summits, the highest peak on all seven continents.
TA is a recognized expert in the area of gender and outdoor education. She has several publications in this area. Her work in the area of competency development in outdoor education is well respected and frequently cited. TA has presented this body of work throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. Recently, TA has been doing very innovative work using visually based research methods to further the study of outdoor phenomenology. Several publications, scholarly presentations, and media coverage have resulted from this work. TA is currently co-editing the fourth edition of the Theory of Experiential Education.
TA believes that we all long for a balanced, engaged, and creative life that challenges us to be the best we can possibly be. She models this belief in her life on a daily basis and combines her broad range of skills to inspire all to create the life they truly want. With compassion, care, presence, and playfulness, TA creates a safe space for all to learn and grow within.
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TA is a recognized expert in the area of gender and outdoor education. She has several publications in this area. Her work in the area of competency development in outdoor education is well respected and frequently cited. TA has presented this body of work throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. Recently, TA has been doing very innovative work using visually based research methods to further the study of outdoor phenomenology. Several publications, scholarly presentations, and media coverage have resulted from this work. TA is currently co-editing the fourth edition of the Theory of Experiential Education.
TA believes that we all long for a balanced, engaged, and creative life that challenges us to be the best we can possibly be. She models this belief in her life on a daily basis and combines her broad range of skills to inspire all to create the life they truly want. With compassion, care, presence, and playfulness, TA creates a safe space for all to learn and grow within.
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