Publication Date:
2022-08-18
Description:
This open access book reviews evidence and case studies on the effects of outdoor learning on teachers and learners. It shows how real-world learning outside the classroom contributes to unlocking the full potential of learners, demonstrating its benefits for academic learning, social competencies, personal and emotional development, psychological well-being, and physical activity and health. In addition, the book highlights how outdoor learning nurtures environmental awareness and helps learners to tackle current sustainability challenges. Its focus on high-quality learning makes it a unique contribution to the implementation of SDG 4. Aimed at lecturers at teacher training universities, teachers, professional educators, coaches, and multipliers who train staff of educational NGOs, as well as decision makers on all levels of education systems, this book is of interest to all those who seek a more in-depth understanding of the future of education.
Keywords:
Outdoor-based learning
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high-quality learning
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place-based learning
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experiential learning
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environmental education
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outdoor education
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education outside the classroom (EOtC)
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TEACHOUT research project
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Outdoor Learning and Children’s Eyesight
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Impacts on health and wellbeing from outdoor learning
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Teacher’s competences for teaching outside the classroom
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Nature-Based Learning
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Childhood nature connection
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School-based outdoor learning
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SDG 4
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Sustainable Development Goals 4
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bic Book Industry Communication::W Lifestyle, sport & leisure::WS Sports & outdoor recreation::WSD Sports training & coaching
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bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education
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bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education::JNU Teaching of a specific subject
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bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JN Education::JNF Educational strategies & policy
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bic Book Industry Communication::R Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning::RG Geography::RGC Human geography
Language:
English
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