Learning Outside the Classroom: Theory and Guidelines for Practice

by Simon Beames, Pete Higgins, Robbie Nicol

Learning Outside the Classroom outlines theory and practice that will enable and encourage teachers to systematically and progressively incorporate meaningful outdoor learning opportunities into their daily teaching activities in a wide variety of environments and with diverse populations of pupils. This is the first textbook based around the curriculum for prospective and practising primary and secondary teachers and other outdoor educators. The principles and examples presented are intended to be adapted by teachers to suit the needs of their students in ways that draw upon content offered by the local landscape and its natural and built heritage. Although the focus of this book is ‘the real world’ beyond the classroom, it is also about good teaching — wherever it takes place. While there are chapters on practical issues such as risk-management and supervising groups outdoors, the chapters on curriculum, sustainability, curiosity, responsibility, and educational communities will serve as a valuable guide for anyone interested in applying educational theory to practice.

Genres: Education

133 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Manu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent guide to introduce Outdoor Learning to teachers. Specific guidelines can help teachers to take their classes out more often in the local neighbourhood. The idea is to promote a realistic approach to OL rather than adventure focused residential type of outdoor learning. I find it difficult to link OL to my own subject and I'd be glad to see someday practical information for that. This book is fairly broad but certainly help and may generate ideas for your practice.