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Outdoor Learning: Reimagining Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls
Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Forward-Thinking Friday, we explore outdoor learning, a transformative approach that connects students with nature and enriches their education.
Highly Recommend: The Mr Saad Show: https://www.youtube.com/@themrsaadshow
In This Episode:- What is Outdoor Learning? Learn how outdoor spaces can become dynamic classrooms.
- Real-World Examples: Discover programs like Denmark’s forest schools, Berkeley’s Edible Schoolyard, and outdoor science labs in North Carolina.
- Research-Backed Benefits: Explore studies showing how outdoor learning improves academic performance, mental health, and engagement.
- Actionable Tips: Get practical strategies to start incorporating outdoor learning into your curriculum.
References Cited in This Episode:
- Belfast Education Authority. (2023). Nature journaling and student engagement. Education Insights, 15(2), 42-49.
- Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C. (2018). Do experiences with nature promote learning? Converging evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 1-9.
- Louv, R. (2008). Last child in the woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder. Algonquin Books.
- Mygind, E. (2009). A comparison of children's physical activity levels and well-being in the school playground and the school forest. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 37(3), 44-50.
- Waters, A. (2018). The edible schoolyard: A universal idea. Chronicle Books.
- Wake County Public Schools. (2023). Outdoor science labs: A new frontier in experiential education. District Research Quarterly, 9(1), 18-24.
- The Mr Saad Show. (2023). Benefits of Outdoor Education. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/shorts/ktESSuHJ7Lc?si=qzHjH5Id0cD2x4Sn
Call to Action:
Are you incorporating outdoor learning into your teaching or leadership practices? Share your stories and strategies on social media or email me at [email protected].
Thank you for tuning in to Forward-Thinking Friday! Let’s continue to innovate and inspire together.
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Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Forward-Thinking Friday, we explore outdoor learning, a transformative approach that connects students with nature and enriches their education.
Highly Recommend: The Mr Saad Show: https://www.youtube.com/@themrsaadshow
In This Episode:- What is Outdoor Learning? Learn how outdoor spaces can become dynamic classrooms.
- Real-World Examples: Discover programs like Denmark’s forest schools, Berkeley’s Edible Schoolyard, and outdoor science labs in North Carolina.
- Research-Backed Benefits: Explore studies showing how outdoor learning improves academic performance, mental health, and engagement.
- Actionable Tips: Get practical strategies to start incorporating outdoor learning into your curriculum.
References Cited in This Episode:
- Belfast Education Authority. (2023). Nature journaling and student engagement. Education Insights, 15(2), 42-49.
- Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C. (2018). Do experiences with nature promote learning? Converging evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 1-9.
- Louv, R. (2008). Last child in the woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder. Algonquin Books.
- Mygind, E. (2009). A comparison of children's physical activity levels and well-being in the school playground and the school forest. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 37(3), 44-50.
- Waters, A. (2018). The edible schoolyard: A universal idea. Chronicle Books.
- Wake County Public Schools. (2023). Outdoor science labs: A new frontier in experiential education. District Research Quarterly, 9(1), 18-24.
- The Mr Saad Show. (2023). Benefits of Outdoor Education. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/shorts/ktESSuHJ7Lc?si=qzHjH5Id0cD2x4Sn
Call to Action:
Are you incorporating outdoor learning into your teaching or leadership practices? Share your stories and strategies on social media or email me at [email protected].
Thank you for tuning in to Forward-Thinking Friday! Let’s continue to innovate and inspire together.