Research

Research

Peer-reviewed research2017 Otago review (McNatty & Boyes)

A surprising discovery: five pedagogical skills outdoor and experiential educators might offer more mainstream educators in this time of change

Blenkinsop, S., Telford, J. & Morse, M.Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 16(4), 346-3582016International

The research suggests outdoor educators have pedagogical skills that mainstream educators could use to teach outdoors or be more environmentally focused.

What's new

The research posits that outdoor educators may have particular pedagogical skills, honed by the contexts in which they work, that are useful to mainstream educators trying to expand their pedagogical repertoire, teach outdoors or be more environmentally focused.

Why it matters in Aotearoa

Positions outdoor educators as a resource for whole-school teaching practice.

Putting it into practice

Invite outdoor educators to share skills with classroom colleagues.

How strong is the evidence

Peer-reviewed research

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