Alex MoxonFeb 16, 20206 minExperience and Reflection: The Two Halves of Outdoor EducationExperience and reflection form two halves of any meaningful outdoor education activity.
Alex MoxonFeb 3, 20201 minThe 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.
Alex MoxonJan 7, 20205 minUpgrading Education for the 21st Century to Create a Sustainable WorldWhat future do we want for our children and our society? Whatever the answer, education is the key.
Alex MoxonSep 29, 20194 minThe "Changemaker" Cycle for Meaningful Service Learning Taking action on sustainability requires building the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary to create positive change.
Alex MoxonSep 13, 20194 minPart 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...
Alex MoxonAug 28, 20194 minEcological Footprints: An Access Point to SustainabilityCalculating your ecological footprint is quite simple to do, and it serves as an ideal entry point for sustainability education.
Alex MoxonAug 6, 20192 minForget Grades! Educate for Human Potential Instead.The time has come to create tomorrow's changemakers with the skills and values to change the world for the better.
Mike EdmondstoneJun 25, 20194 minHow Can Food Growing Benefit Outdoor Teaching?There are countless benefits of children growing your own food, from the nutritional value of eating fresh vegetables.
Alex MoxonJun 14, 20193 minA Brief Lesson in Human History and Child DevelopmentEveryday we expect children to sit in small boxes we call classrooms, and focus on learning through books and pencils indoors.
Alex MoxonMay 22, 20194 minHow to Apply Metacognitive Tools in Outdoor EducationThis article looks at ways that meta-cognition can be used to maximize the outcomes and performance of children in outdoor learning.
Alex MoxonApr 13, 20195 minThere'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...
Alex MoxonApr 2, 20193 minBalancing Planet, People & Profit: A New Lens for 21st Century Education Environmental and sustainability education encourages children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape...
Alex MoxonMar 26, 20193 minAre You "Nature Smart?" How to Awaken Naturalistic Intelligence in ChildrenMultiple Intelligence Theory In 1983, Multiple Intelligence Theory was first put forth by Professor Howard Gardner in his ground-breaking...
Alex MoxonMar 20, 20193 minTop 10 Tips for Outdoor Environmental TeachingOutdoor environmental education is a brilliant way to engage students with hands-on science and ecological understanding that reinforces...
Alex MoxonMar 11, 20194 min5 Simple Ways to Inspire a Love of Nature and the Outdoors Among ChildrenChildren need surprisingly little to develop a love of nature and the outdoors - essentially it's coded into their DNA. Children didn't...
Alex MoxonMar 8, 20191 minHow to Instill a Love of Learning and Prepare Children for the 21st CenturyOnce called STEM, STEAM education is growing in popularity worldwide. It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and...
Alex MoxonMar 7, 20193 min10 Steps to Starting Your Own School Outdoor Education ProgramImagine a world where every school has outdoor education built into the school fabric and ethos. Imagine a school where children are...
Alex MoxonMar 4, 20193 minExperiential Education Fosters a Love of Learning Like Nothing Else! Ask Albert Einstein.In a world where children spend most of their education cooped up in small boxes called classrooms, real-world experiential learning can...
Alex MoxonFeb 14, 20193 minCreating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs through Outdoor Learning.Children growing up in the 21st Century will need to be adaptable, dynamic and creative lifelong learners in a highly uncertain...
Alex MoxonJan 31, 20194 minWhat Is the Future of Outdoor Education?The concept of modern outdoor education is nothing new. It owes its beginnings to separate initiatives. Organized camping was evident in...