Outdoor Learning – Colette McKale

At university, back in Scotland, we take part in various learning activities that teachers may implement in the classroom. One of the most interesting classes we had was about outdoor learning. Not only did we learn about the benefits of such learning but we also got to experience it, through exploring different outdoor environments.

 

 

I chose to do my blog post about this topic because I understand, after researching online, that Spanish schools do not implement much outdoor learning, in comparison with Scotland. The Scottish curriculum stresses the importance of learning outdoors, stating that it inspires passion and motivation among children, helping them to become healthy and responsible citizens.

For teachers, it may sometimes be difficult to plan trips to outdoor environments but you do not need to go far to teach pupils about the outdoors. Many schools in Scotland use their own playground area to teach children about different things such as the environment, biodiversity or even for teaching the different subjects.

I have included a link to a website that provides teachers with activities and ideas of how to make the most of teaching children outdoors:

Outdoor learning ideas

 

I thought I would also include a link to another blog, written by a Spanish student who took part in outdoor learning in Scotland!

 

Spanish students blog about outdoor learning in Scotland

 

Outdoor learning is very educational for children, as well as this, it is a lot of fun and engaging for pupils too!