Research and Reports on Learning Outside the Classroom

There is convincing research that suggests good quality learning outside the classroom adds significant value to young people’s learning. It provides a context for accumulating integrated and subject based knowledge and for developing key skills. Effective learning outside the classroom relies on problem-solving skills, cooperation and interpersonal communication: all essential skills for today’s young people.

Publish Date: 2009

Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways

Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways research paper.

Publish Date: 2005

Engaging and Learning with the Outdoors - The Final Report of the Outdoor Classroom in a Rural Conte

The aim was to extend research-based understandings of educational activities using the outdoor classroom in a rural context. .

Publish Date: 2007

Thinking through Art: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum School Partnership Program Summary Final Resea

In 2003, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM), in partnership with the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), received a 3-year grant from the Department of Education to research students' learning in and from an art museum multiple-visit program.

Publish Date: 2007

Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience. USA: Philliber Research Associates, American Camp

Between 2001 and 2004 the American Camp Association conducted research with over 5000 families from 80 ACA-Accredited camps to determine the outcomes of the camp experience as expressed by parents and children.

Publish Date: 2007

Wellbeing and the Natural Environment: A brief overview of the evidence

This report provides a brief overview of the main literature exploring the links between wellbeing and the natural environment, with a particular focus on contact with green spaces (forests, parks, gardens etc).

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