Tag: Gordon Dedman

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Discussing Problems Presented By The Universal Edibility Test

Discussing Problems Presented By The Universal Edibility Test

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The Universal Edibility Test, while having its place, presents problems. These problems largely fall into two categories; 1) problems caused by the way this test is commonly presented, especially on the internet, and 2) shortcomings inherent in the application of the the test itself, even when fully presented and properly applied. There are also a number of issues caused by the popularity of the test. Gordon Dedman of Bushcraft Survival Australia and I discuss these problems and some solutions in the embedded video…

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Learning and Teaching Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills

The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Learning and Teaching Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills

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Gordon Dedman, lead instructor at Bushcraft Survival Australia returns. He was keen to discuss a number of questions with me, particularly in light of some of his observed developments in the instruction of bushcraft and survival in Australia, along with potential parallels with what we have already experienced in this field in the United Kingdom. Moreover, there were a number of inter-related topics that were top of mind following the 2022 Global Bushcraft Symposium, which had happened a few weeks before we had this conversation. In particular the keynote presentations from David Wescott and Cody Lundin, respectively, provided some valuable points of reference for this conversation. His questions also referred back to my keynote at the 2019 Global Bushcraft Symposium, and specifically my referencing of the Dunning-Kruger effect therein. In terms of how we approach our learning and development, there is something for everyone here….

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PK Podcast 49: Gordon Dedman On Australian Bushcraft And Survival

PK Podcast 49: Gordon Dedman On Australian Bushcraft And Survival

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In this podcast episode Gordon Dedman and I talk bushcraft and survival in Australia. Gordon is a survival instructor in NORFORCE, an Australian Army unit conducting patrols in remote wilderness areas of northern Australia. He provides civilian training via Bushcraft Survival Australia. Gordon also works as a guide in Kakadu National Park, which at 20,000 square kilometers is Australia’s largest national park….