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Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

Place-based curriculum making: devising a synthesis between primary geography and outdoor learning

Dolan, A. M.Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 16(1), 49-622016International

The article argues for blending place, space and sustainability in primary geography and outdoor learning.

What's new

This article makes links between primary geography and outdoor learning to promote education for sustainability. It argues for a conscious synthesis that blends the three dimensions of place, space and sustainability into the geography place-based curriculum.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Connects a curriculum area (geography) with outdoor learning for sustainability.

Putting it into practice

Blend place, space and sustainability into primary geography units.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed conceptual paper

What to read

The full article

Who it's for

Teachers
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