Learning Outside the Classroom: Theory and Guidelines for Practice

This book 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.

Author: Simon Beames, Peter Higgins, Robbie Nicol
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08/16/2011
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9780415893626

About the Author

Simon Beames is Lecturer in Outdoor Education. He is creator of the Outdoor Journeys program ─ a cross-curricular outdoor learning initiative for school children - and a frequent speaker and workshop-leader for teachers (in training and practising) about how they may 'take learning outdoors'.

Pete Higgins is Chair of Outdoor and Environmental Education. He is a member of a number of national and international advisory groups on outdoor and environmental education. For the past 10 years he has been a government advisor on outdoor learning and a member of a UNESCO group working to re-orient teacher education to address sustainable development.

Robbie Nicol is Lecturer in Outdoor and Environmental Education. He is a board member of a number of non-governmental organizations, charities and professional institutes, including the European Institute of Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Learning.