Abstract
This chapter reports on the findings of the Natural Connections Demonstration project (2012-2016), the largest outdoor-based learning project in the UK. Pupil feedback showed that children felt 'happy and healthy' when they were learning outside and, drawing largely on our case-study research, we explore the imaginative and often innovative curriculum-based approaches and lessons initiated in project schools. We discuss how these approaches highlight both the opportunities and limitations of outdoor-based learning, arguing that teacher continuing professional development is the key to high-quality teaching and learning. We conclude with recommendations to school leaders and teaching staff.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | High-Quality Outdoor Learning |
| Subtitle of host publication | Evidence-based Education Outside the Classroom for Children, Teachers and Society |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 321-334 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031041082 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031041075 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Jul 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- General Environmental Science
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Keywords
- Innovative curriculum-based learning
- Outdoor learning
- Teacher continuing professional development