Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)
The desire to learn as a kind of love: Gardening, cooking, and passion in outdoor education
A Danish organic school gardens project built students' desire to learn and their knowledge of nature, farming and food.
What's new
The article reports on a Danish organic school gardens project meant to expand children's competences and knowledge of nature, farming and food preparation. Educator passion and strategies influenced students' motivation and desire to learn, and the main conclusions include students developing a greater knowledge of science and other school subjects.
Why it matters in Aotearoa
Shows gardening and cooking can be a vehicle for outdoor learning.
Putting it into practice
Use gardening and cooking activities to motivate learning.
How strong is the evidence
Peer-reviewed study of a Danish school gardens project
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