Worthy leisure education: Teaching here and now

Abstract

In order to show the potential unification between studying the school's academic curriculum and developing moral virtues, two matters commonly considered to be separated, I suggest the approach of worthy leisure education. Drawing on the tradition of paideia and liberal arts education, I describe the inner connection between school and leisure and the inner connection between the leisure of school and the preferred liberal virtue. This educational approach calls for teachers to create their lessons, the educational gatherings, as events which are not directed at outcomes beyond themselves. I name this approach to teaching: non-outcome-based teaching, or teaching here and now. I conclude the article by describing a number of virtues that teachers who wish to excel in implementing this approach should develop.

Guidelines for leadership development of youth with physical disabilities through leisure education: A Delphi study

“…Leisure is valued for offering opportunities for youth with disabilities to express, explore, discover, create, exchange and communicate meaningfully with their peers (Edginton 2006 ). According to Segve ( 2018 ), a leisure education programme has three purposes: (1) embracing the outdoor environment and activities, sports and diversity of games and play; (2) facilitating fun and enjoyable activities such as cooking, gardening, watching television and participating in leisure-time physical activities; and (3) including activities that are interpersonal-social. Thus, it is important for youth with physical disabilities to engage in leisure education programmes to develop valuable skills while benefiting from fun and enjoyable activities.…”

“…Leisure education programmes can help develop and promote lifelong skills such as leadership abilities for participants, regardless of physical, intellectual and other limitations (Segve 2018 ). According to Malema, Young and Wegner ( 2022 ), the ability of youth with physical disabilities to develop leadership rests on their active engagement in leisure education programmes.…”