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If we want students to care about our planet, and thus care for our planet, getting them connected to and immersed in nature seems like...
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Alex Moxon
- Aug 15, 2021
- 4 min
The Role of Outdoor Learning in Nurturing the Whole Spectrum of Human Intelligence
The Theory of Multiple Intelligence According to the Theory of Multiple Intelligence by Harvard psychologist, Howard Gardner, there are...
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Alex Moxon
- Jun 17, 2020
- 5 min
Is Outdoor Learning the Solution to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
This blog post examines the current research emerging globally on the novel coronavirus and links this to the context of outdoor education.
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Alex Moxon
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
Why Build An Outdoor Classroom?
A great way to promote outdoor learning and play is to create an outdoor classroom on your school grounds or educational site.
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Scott Schumann
- Feb 5, 2020
- 4 min
Time to Eddy Out? Considering Outdoor Education in the Midst of the Novel Coronavirus.
Coronavirus is making it difficult to confidently take students overseas where many outdoor education experiences happen.
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Alex Moxon
- Feb 3, 2020
- 1 min
The Impact of One Hour of Outdoor Learning a Week for Children and Teachers
As little as an hour a week of outdoor learning has tremendous benefits for children and also boosts teachers' job satisfaction.
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Alex Moxon
- Dec 13, 2019
- 5 min
Charting the Path to Environmental Stewardship
Experiential education (or hands-on education) is one of the most powerful tools and approaches for creating environmental awareness.
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Alex Moxon
- Oct 8, 2019
- 4 min
Sustainability Education in Action: Three Inspiring Case Studies
Raising awareness of environmental issues and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (the ‘Global Goals’ or ‘SDGs’) is vital.
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Alex Moxon
- Sep 13, 2019
- 4 min
Part II: Rivers Are Perfect for Sustainability Education. Here's How.
This article follows on from Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why! Background The living things found in a...
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- Jul 21, 2019
- 3 min
When Do Teenagers Fall Out of Love With Nature?
We all know young children are easily engaged and fascinated by nature. But when do they fall out of love?
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Mike Edmondstone
- Jun 25, 2019
- 4 min
How Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?
There are countless benefits of children growing your own food, from the nutritional value of eating fresh vegetables.
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Alex Moxon
- Jun 14, 2019
- 3 min
A Brief Lesson in Human History and Child Development
Everyday we expect children to sit in small boxes we call classrooms, and focus on learning through books and pencils indoors.
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Alex Moxon
- May 22, 2019
- 4 min
How to Apply Metacognitive Tools in Outdoor Education
This article looks at ways that meta-cognition can be used to maximize the outcomes and performance of children in outdoor learning.
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Alex Moxon
- May 15, 2019
- 4 min
How Good Really Are You? The Importance of Self-Efficacy Beliefs as Educators.
Over-inflated self-efficacy beliefs among educators can result in delayed skills development or inappropriate acceptance of risk.
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Alex Moxon
- May 3, 2019
- 3 min
"A Career in the Environment? But There's No Money in That!"
Children pick up on tiny cues from their parents, teachers and wider society. They are sponges constantly scanning their surroundings for...
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Alex Moxon
- Apr 23, 2019
- 3 min
Part I: Rivers Are Perfect for Teaching Sustainability. Here's Why!
River systems are perfect for children to study how their day-to-day actions can have wide-reaching impacts on a river's water quality...
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Alex Moxon
- Apr 13, 2019
- 5 min
There's a Buzz in the Air For Outdoor Education. But Are We Missing Something?
Outdoor education has a long history. But sadly it's not always received the kudos it deserves. For too long it's been sidelined as a...
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Alex Moxon
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
Are You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in Children
Multiple Intelligence Theory In 1983, Multiple Intelligence Theory was first put forth by Professor Howard Gardner in his ground-breaking...
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Alex Moxon
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min