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Exploring the impact of zoological garden visits on science learning in primary school: acknowledging and transforming prior knowledge via outdoor learning
This study explores the impact of zoological garden visits on primary school students’ science learning, aiming to understand their existing...
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Sailing aboard the training ship Saltillo. An extracurricular experience in education for sustainable development
International bodies demonstrate their commitment to the sustainability paradigm and the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) approach through...
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“It is easier to learn when you are out”: an ethnographic study of teaching science subjects through outdoor learning at compulsory school
Previous research has shown that feeling engaged in schoolwork is crucial for pupils to achieve, but engagement and motivation decline with age in...
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Encouraging children’s learning and curiosity towards fish: the importance of outdoor science experiences and the inclusion of didactic activities
Outdoor educational activities provide unique opportunities to observe and understand wild animals, to enhance curiosity and to cope with...
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School students’ perceptions of trees and wooden objects in their immediate home environment: Possible implications for school environments
We present a county-wide statistically representative survey with 430 Hungarian school students demonstrating that students who have trees in the...
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Assessing outdoor and environmental education threshold concepts in Australian universities
Communicating tertiary graduate skills and knowledge to employers is a contemporary issue in Australian outdoor education. Threshold concepts have...
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Evaluating stealth health and environmental conservation education among diverse youth in California: moving towards narrowing disparities
Adolescents living in low-income neighborhoods are at greater risk of engaging in unhealthy behaviors. To promote the adoption of healthy behaviors,...
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Deep into the affinity spaces and authentic activities of astronomy camps: science teachers' interests, perceptions, and experiences
Camps are among the activities that teachers join in by taking full responsibility for their own ongoing development and eagerly following in...
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Outdoor education, environmental perceptions, and sustainability: Exploring relationships and opportunities
The benefits of outdoor activities and access to nature are driving demand for the use of outdoor spaces. At the same time, concerns are increasing...
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Addressing ethical issues in outdoor health practice: a sco** review
The Australian Outdoor Health (OH) sector provides diverse practices that support an interconnected human and ecological approach to health and...
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Where’s the E in OE? A critical analysis of Irish outdoor education
Very little empirical research has been conducted on Irish outdoor education practice(s). This inquiry aims to critically explore outdoor education...
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The educational impacts of a small dose nature experience on suburban primary school students: academic performance or happiness and caring?
Nature experiences have been shown to have a number of positive impacts on adults and children (Louv,
2012 ; Williams,2017 ). These benefits include...
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Learning to embrace outdoor pedagogy: early childhood education student experiences of a nature-focused practicum
Nature-based learning is increasingly being implemented and explored within early childhood education settings. Thus, including sustainability,...
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Effects of green and urban environment exposure during classroom breaks in a video-based setting
Natural environments are beneficial for cognitive functioning and affect. Appraisals of such benefits can lead to the development of...
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Map** the landscape: surf therapy program delivery
Surf therapy is a structured intervention which utilizes surfing as a vehicle to achieve therapeutic benefit (International Surf Therapy Organization...
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Informing future directions for climate anxiety interventions: a mixed-method study of professional perspectives
Despite reports of increasing levels of climate change related distress, there remains limited evidence regarding effective interventions for...
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Maintaining family engagement during the initial months of COVID-19 in an early childhood nature program
Family-school partnerships play an integral role in supporting family engagement in children’s learning and development. The shift from on-site...