Search Results - "Journal of outdoor and environmental education"

The craft of rock climbing: exploring the implications of relational ontologies for learning to rock climb by Hubbard, Peter, Wood, Colin

“…Abstract This paper explores how relational ontologies challenge the conception of skill development in rock climbing. Using especially the concepts of Tim…”
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Exploring the power of natural outdoor spaces in enhancing early childhood practitioners’ wellbeing by Geuens, Nina, Willockx, Dietlinde, Janssen, Jeroen

“…Abstract While there is growing consensus on the benefits of natural outdoor play environments for children, the impact of such spaces on the wellbeing of…”
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Dipping your toes in the water: early childhood science learning at a beach kindergarten by Speldewinde, Christopher

“…Abstract The forest school approach to learning has gathered momentum in the UK and parts of Europe for well over 50 years. In other contexts such as Canada,…”
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Outdoor education, environmental perceptions, and sustainability: Exploring relationships and opportunities by Mallette, Angela, Heaney, Shannon, McGlynn, Bridget, Stuart, Savannah, Witkowski, Samantha, Plummer, Ryan

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Improving education for the environment through pervasive games: the case study of ancient traditional gardens of Qazvin by Asgarilou, Sadegh, Kermanshahani, Shokooh, Hamidi, Hamid Reza

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Analysis of preschool children’s outdoor play behaviours by Cakan, Ayse, Acer, Dilek

“…Abstract This research aimed to observe preschoolers' outdoor play behaviours, gather their opinions about the outdoors and examine their drawings related to…”
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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 by Photo, Patricia

“…Abstract This study explores the impact of zoological garden visits on primary school students’ science learning, aiming to understand their existing knowledge…”
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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 by Haraldsson, Katarina, Göranson, Magnus, Lindgren, Eva-Carin

“…Abstract 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 by Fabre, Noëlle, Maté, Carmen, Vinyoles, Dolors

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School students’ perceptions of trees and wooden objects in their immediate home environment: Possible implications for school environments by Nmar-Kendöl, Jutka, Fekete, István

“…Abstract 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 by Polley, Scott, McLeod, Beth, Rankin, Joss, Munge, Brendon, Bovino, Peter, Picknoll, Duncan

“…Abstract 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 by Srivastava, Ashini, Gaulocher, Suzanne, Dirzo, Rodolfo, Rodriguez, Eunice

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Deep into the affinity spaces and authentic activities of astronomy camps: science teachers' interests, perceptions, and experiences by Bodur, Zeynep, Arabacıoğlu, Sertaç

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“When the real stuff happens”: A qualitative descriptive study of the psychosocial outcomes of outdoor adventure education for adolescents by Down, Michael, Picknoll, Duncan, Hoyne, Gerard, Piggott, Ben, Bulsara, Caroline

“…Abstract Adolescence is a pivotal time for social and emotional wellbeing development, and the literature calls for psychosocial support approaches in this…”
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Review of inside/outside: a nature-themed resource book for embedding emotional literacy by Joe Harkness by Fox, Robyn

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Where’s the E in OE? A critical analysis of Irish outdoor education by Pierce, John, Beames, Simon

“…Abstract 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? by Bergstrom, Timiny

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Learning to embrace outdoor pedagogy: early childhood education student experiences of a nature-focused practicum by Boileau, Elizabeth, O’Donoghue, Linda

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Effects of green and urban environment exposure during classroom breaks in a video-based setting by Mason, Lucia, Sella, Enrico, di Bosco, Marta Mazzella, Pazzaglia, Francesca

“…Abstract Natural environments are beneficial for cognitive functioning and affect. Appraisals of such benefits can lead to the development of pro-environmental…”
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Designing primary school grounds for Nature-based learning: A review of the evidence by Falzon, Desiree, Conrad, Elisabeth

“…Abstract Nature-based learning within the primary school curriculum offers numerous potential benefits. However, there is a lack of clarity about how school…”
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