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Wardle, Mike (2023). A Case Study of the experiences of ethnic diversity in leadership in an Outdoor Education Centre. Student dissertation for The Open University module E822 Masters multi-disciplinary dissertation: education, childhood and youth.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21954/ou.ro.000175be
Abstract
This small-scale exploratory case study in an Outdoor Centre investigates the experiences of people of colour in leadership in outdoor education. Eliciting voices with a qualitative methodology using one-to-one interviews and focus group discussion the study develops two research questions. These discover issues related to people of colour in leadership and how best opportunities to leadership are developed. Using inductive thematic analysis patterns emerged as thematic maps with six important themes; lack of diversity, self-limiting behaviours, access to environment, good role models, access to workplace and awareness. The conclusion creates understandings that shared responsibility is needed for future actions.