ABSTRACT

The characteristics of optimal developmental experiences are examined in a group of international Sea Kayaking Guides. This paper considers how these experiences contributed to the development of decision-making. A mixed approach was utilised that included a survey followed by a series of semi-structured interviews that are thematically analysed. An optimal developmental experience is identified as one with authenticity, diversity, transferability, and reflective value. The Guides developed their judgment and decision-making processes as an aspect of their ‘seamanship’ via experiences they described as ‘epics’. The paper concludes that training for Guides must involve individualised, optimal developmental experiences.

摘要

一组国际海上皮划艇指南检查了最佳发展体验的特征。本文考虑了这些经验如何促进决策的发展。使用了一种混合方法，其中包括一项调查，然后是一系列进行主题分析的半结构化访谈。最佳发展体验被确定为具有真实性、多样性、可转移性和反思价值的体验。指南通过他们描述为“史诗”的经历，将他们的判断和决策过程发展为他们“航海技术”的一个方面。该论文的结论是，对向导的培训必须涉及个性化的、最佳的发展经验。