learning

27thJune 2024

Research: Nature and outdoor learning

27.06.24|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , |

What role does nature play in outdoor learning? This is the subject of research by Dr Chris Mackie of The University of Edinburgh, supported by NatureScot and the Magnus Magnusson Studentship. Find out more about Dr Mackie's research and his findings here

16thMay 2024

Outdoor learning, teacher professional development and STEM literacy

16.05.24|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , , |

Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences share this study on The development of a professional development model focusing on outdoor learning resources to enhance in-service teachers’ STEM literacy (S Pitiporntapin et al.).   This study aimed to (1) identify the need assessment of enhancing teachers’ science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [...]

23rdJanuary 2024

Nature-based field training for educators, Minnesota.

23.01.24|Categories: Miscellaneous, Places|Tags: , , , , , |

This Children and Nature Network feature (January 2024) shares how educators in Minnesota participate in an immersive nature-based field training. This is designed to help them transform their curricula, approaches to teaching, and ultimately, their school cultures. This is the first extended nature-based professional development series for teachers in Minnesota [...]