The Wilderness Education Association has adopted a revised curriculum that synthesizes the WEA's historical 18 Point Curriculum to a curriculum based upon Six Core Competencies. Each of the Six Core Competencies have specific definitions that provide the structure for the specific outcomes in each competency. True to the original WEA 18 Point Curriculum, Judgment is still the umbrella from which each of the competencies are assessed.
Outdoor Leaders are often presented with decision-making challenges in an uncertain environment with limited information. Outdoor leaders must demonstrate judgment by effectively integrading core competencies and situational variables to make and implement quality decisions. Accurate assessment and application of skills using judgment is the central quality of an effective outdoor leader.
The Six Core Competencies:
The following categories delineate the professional competencies for the Wilderness Education Association's accredited programs offering Outdoor Leadership Certification, driven by the overarching concept of judgment.
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