Rediscovering the potential of outdoor learning for developing 21st century competencies

Jeff Mann; Tonia Gray; Son Truong

doi:10.1007/9783031041082_12

Rediscovering the potential of outdoor learning for developing 21st century competencies

Jeff Mann
, Tonia Gray
, Son Truong

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Abstract

In this century characterised by rapid change and unprecedented challenges, most education systems have acknowledged the importance of developing interpersonal and intrapersonal skills alongside technical knowledge. This chapter describes how two approaches to outdoor learning develop these 21st century competencies, through the lens of experiential education. Outdoor Adventure Education is an established pedagogical vehicle for developing psycho-social skills. Learning Outside the Classroom is a rising movement of teaching subject content while simultaneously promoting interpersonal, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills, creativity and connection with nature. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the potential of outdoor environments to foster transformative competencies, and the inherent challenges for integration into regular school experiences.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	High-Quality Outdoor Learning: Evidence-Based Education Outside the Classroom for Children, Teachers and Society
Editors	Rolf Jucker, Jakob van Au
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Pages	211-229
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031041082
ISBN (Print)	9783031041075
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/9783031041082_12
Publication status	Published - 30 Jul 2022

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Rediscovering the potential of outdoor learning for developing 21st century competencies. / Mann, Jeff; Gray, Tonia; Truong, Son.
High-Quality Outdoor Learning: Evidence-Based Education Outside the Classroom for Children, Teachers and Society. ed. / Rolf Jucker; Jakob van Au. Switzerland: Springer, 2022. p. 211-229.

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