Outdoor learning: people, nature & the environment - EDU00063H
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2026-27 |
Module aims
This experiential learning module aims to:
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provide students with an opportunity to learn about and experience different approaches to outdoor learning
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allow students to explore and critically analyse how outdoor learning can be used to develop connections between people, nature and the environment
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enable students to design, deliver and evaluate outdoor learning activities for sustainability education
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help students to develop a broad range of transferable skills
Module learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
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Identify, explain and apply a range of theories and philosophies linked to outdoor learning
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Critically analyse the role of outdoor learning for developing connections between people, nature and the environment
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Design, deliver, and evaluate an outdoor learning activity
Graduate attributes that will be developed during this module include:
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communication skills
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group working skills
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project management
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digital literacy
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critical analysis
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research
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self-reflection
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creativity and innovation
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Individual written feedback reports, with follow-up tutor meeting if necessary. The feedback is returned to students in line with university policy. Please check the Guide to Assessment, Standards, Marking and Feedback for more information.
Indicative reading
Books
Cree, J. and Robb, M. (2021). The essential guide to forest school and nature pedagogy. London: Routledge.
Glantz, Matz ; Sandell, Klas ; Lundqvist Jones, Therese ; Andersson, Per ; Brügge, Britta ; Szczepanski, Anders. (2021). Friluftsliv explored. https://doi.org/10.3384/9789179290665
Grindheim, L. T., Sorensen, H. V., & Rekers, A. (2021). Outdoor Learning and Play (1st ed.). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72595-2
Humberstone, B., Prince, H., & Henderson, K.A. (Eds.). (2015). Routledge International Handbook of Outdoor Studies (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315768465
Jucker, R., von Au, Jakob. (Editors). (2022). High-Quality Outdoor Learning : Evidence-based Education Outside the Classroom for Children, Teachers and Society / edited by Rolf Jucker, Jakob von Au. (1st ed.). Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer.
Learning through Landscapes (2022). Teaching the primary curriculum outdoors. London: Corwin SAGE Publications.
Robertson, J. (2014). Dirty teaching : a beginner's guide to learning outdoors. Bancyfelin : Independent Thinking.
Sobel, D., Bailie, P., Finch, K., Kenny, E., & Stires, A. (2015). Nature Preschools and Forest Kindergartens (1st ed.). St Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
Wong Blonder, B. et al. (2023). Place-Based Scientific Inquiry. A practical handbook for teaching outside. Taylor & Francis. [Online]. Available at: doi:10.4324/9781003367192.
Journals
Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
Journal of Environmental Education