Climate change: First bill written by children on climate education
This BBC news report (22 July 2022) shares how a young campaigner has penned the first student-written bill for Parliament to change the Education Act in England. She is amongst a group of teenage campaigners who say that climate change should be taught in all subjects because it affects all [...]
Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children
This article in The Conversation (18 July 2022) describes outdoor education and research on teacher outdoor practice in Canada. It includes key messages for policy makers.
What impact does nature-specific outdoor learning have on school children’s learning and development?
This paper Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature: A Systematic Review of Nature-Specific Outdoor Learning on School Children's Learning and Development is published in Frontiers in Psychology (16 May 2022). It describes a systematic review carried out by Jeff Mann et al. The authors conclude that nature-specific outdoor [...]
International event calls for an investment in nature based education
Finding Nature (29 June 2022) reports on this Stockholm+50 international event. A key message highlighted in the event report was on the human-nature relationship. “Expand and invest in nature-based education – Through education policy and school curricula that connect children with nature, education authorities and teachers could contribute to a [...]
Bringing out the best: how to transform education and unleash the potential of every child
This report by Times Education Commission is available online. It examines the UK's education system and considers the changes needed in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, declining social mobility, new technology and changing nature of work. The report includes reference to the role and opportunities presented by outdoor [...]
Priorities in relation to education for environmental sustainability across the UK – research paper
This paper explores priorities in relation to education for environmental sustainability, drawing on qualitative research involving teachers and young people across the UK. See Dunlop, L., Rushton, E. A., Atkinson, L., Ayre, J., Bullivant, A., Essex, J., Price, L., Smith, A., Summer, M., Stubbs, J. E., Diepen, M-v., & Wood, [...]
Annual STEM Professional Learning Surveys 2020/21 published
Find the published findings for the Annual STEM Professional Learning Surveys 2020/21 on Education Scotland’s National Improvement Hub: https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/a-summary-of-stem-resources/. The 2020/21 reports can be found in the National Data Section of this webpage. The reports include the findings of the: STEM Practitioner Survey (ELC, primary, ASN and secondary) Technician Survey [...]
Let’s Do Net Zero – resources
Check out these Scottish Government resources to learn more about net zero and support action to tackle the global climate emergency. These include Education, Business and Community resources, Toolkits and Quizzes, and a Climate Conversation pack.
