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So far the focus of my blog posts for Outdoortopia has been on education reform and integrating outdoor and experiential education (OEE)...

Outdoor and Experiential Education (OEE) is the perfect vehicle for developing young people into well-informed global citizens. The kind...

In the past, people with formal university qualifications from the best education institutions, with the best networks of professional...

Environmental and sustainability education means incorporating key sustainable development issues into teaching and learning; for...

If we are to create a new generation of ecoliterate young people who truly understand and value nature's life supporting systems, we must...

If you want your kids to grow up to be future-proof in an uncertain and highly globalized world, develop their creative thinking skills.

For most, Christmas is a time of giving, spending time with family and celebration. Traditionally, it's a celebration of Christ's birth...

Teachers have always had a big remit to fulfill. They're expected to mentor successive generations towards a bright future by providing...

In recent years, I've actively sought global opportunities to work in outdoor and experiential education roles for youth in various...

Environmental Education (EE) in the context of sustainable development is essential for the next generation to build a brighter future in...

Ecosia is a commercially-driven and clever search engine powered by Microsoft. But why would anyone want to change search engines from...

Some believe that outdoor play for children has little educational value. It's unstructured and has no obvious learning outcomes, you...

Mindfulness has become a modern buzzword. It stems from ancient Buddhism, and it's become a hot topic in education in recent years. It...

What outcomes should we seek from our education system, if we are to successfully prepare the next generation of young minds for a highly...

Outdoor education has come to mean many things. It can mean anything from adventure-based learning to environmental education, service...

There is little doubt that outdoor and experiential learning has many benefits for children. It helps make learning relevant, meaningful...

According to Dictionary.com, the verb "to advocate" means "to speak or write in favor of, support or urge by argument; to recommend...

In service learning, students learn to tackle real-world problems in their community, while building deeper understanding and skills for...

Can humanity face the challenges presented by climate change before it's too late? This is a big question and it's vital if we are to...

For thousands of years, children have learned through outdoor play and essential lessons for survival have come from both instinct and...