Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

'Did you enjoy your holiday?' Can residential outdoor learning benefit mainstream schooling?

Christie, B., Higgins, P. & McLaughlin, P.Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 14(1), 1-232014International

The paper examines how residential outdoor learning relates to mainstream schooling in Scotland and how qualitative and quantitative studies fit together.

What's new

This paper examines the educational relationship between residential outdoor learning and mainstream education in Scotland, considers the contemporary significance and continued relevance of outdoor learning, and examines the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches to such studies.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Helps schools think about linking residential learning back into classroom learning.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed paper (Scotland)

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