Outdoor Education Innovation

According to research from the Outdoor Classroom Day 2017 survey, here are some key numbers and findings that we need to pay attention to when it comes to outdoor education:

97% of teachers say that outdoor play is critical for children to reach their full potential.

88% of teachers say that children are happier after playing outdoors.

88% of teachers say that children are more engaged in learning when taking lessons outdoors.

86% of teachers say that playing outdoors gives children a better understanding of the environment.

This begs the question: why is outdoor learning not implemented more and more into traditional learning environments? As also our project research suggests, survey participants have very clear expectations and ideas about how outdoor learning can be facilitated without negative consequences on learners but on the contrary: become a booster activity for productivity, creativity and increased learning outcomes.

As described in previous posts, certain outdoor activities such as hiking can be connected to problem solving and environment exploration – both of which work on the physical and cognitive skills of the participants in those activities.

Outdoor learning and outdoor education is an innovation that is slowly but surely entering the schools of the future, as people around globe including parents, researchers and youngsters are beginning to see the benefits of prolonged stays in nature.

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