Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Table of Contents1. Preface Rolf Jucker & Jakob von Au (editors): contextualising Education Outside the Classroom (EotC)
Cluster 1: Accumulating scientific evidence that EotC is high quality learning / supporting the learning potential of kids
2. Cathy Jordan and Louise Chawla: A Coordinated Research Agenda for Nature-Based Learning
3. Kuo Ming, Barnes Michael, Jordan Catherine: Do Experiences With Nature Promote Learning?Converging Evidence of a Cause-and-Effect Relationship
4. Kuo Ming, Browning Matthew H. E. M., Penner Milbert L.: Do Lessons in Nature Boost Subsequent Classroom Engagement? Refueling Students in Flight
5. Louise Chawla: Childhood nature connection and constructive hope: A review of research on connecting with nature and coping with environmental loss
6. Rolf Jucker: Summary of: Caroline Fiennes et al.: The Existing Evidence-Base about the Effectiveness of Outdoor Learning
7. Sue Waite (Plymouth): International views on school-based outdoor learning.
Cluster 2: Results of the TEACHOUT research project
8. Erik Mygind: Udeskole - pupils’ physical activity and gender perspectives
9. Erik Mygind & Mads Bølling: Pupils’ well-being, mental and social health
10. Karen Barfod and Erik Mygind: Udeskole – Regular teaching outside the classroom
Cluster 3: Accumulating scientific evidence that EotC is supporting the health of pupils & teachers
11. Richard Hobday: Outdoor Learning and Children’s Eyesight
12. Sue Waite and Jennie Aronsson, Plymouth University: Some impacts on health and wellbeing from school-based outdoor learning
Cluster4: Necessary teacher’s competences for teaching EotC / necessary changes in teacher training curriculums and CPD
13. Christina Wolf: A review on outdoor-based teaching in higher education
14. Jeff Mann, Son Truong, Tonia Gray: Rediscovering the potential of outdoor learning for developing 21st century skills
15. Nadia Lausselet / Ismaël Zosso: How to achieve quality teacher outdoor education: a competence centre shows possible paths
16. Svantje Schumann: Investigating the Experience of Nature: Challenges and case-analytical approaches
Cluster 5: Case studies and context
17. Nicholas Robin: a reflection on outdoor learning in the history of science education
18. Rowena Passy and Ian Blackwell, Plymouth University: Natural Connections: learning about outdoor based learning
19. Christian Armbrüster / Matthias D. Witte (Mainz): Outdoor-based teaching and learning in Germany Theoretical considerations and empirical findings
20. Ulrich Dettweiler, Gabriele Lauterbach, Ruth Kermish-Allen: Fostering 21st Century Skills by Teaching Science Outside the Classroom: Students’ Perceived Relevance of Contents and Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction
21. Carol Rowntree Jones, Sue Anderson, Caroline Scothern: Creating a Forest for Learning in the National Forest, England
22. Rolf Jucker: outdoor-based teaching and learning in Switzerland: bilingual approaches to systemic integration
