ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
A Systematic Review Protocol to Identify the Key Benefits and Efficacy of Nature-Based Learning in Outdoor Educational Settings.
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- Getting Out of the Classroom and Into Nature: A Systematic Review of Nature-Specific Outdoor Learning on School Children's Learning and Development.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties.Journal of health psychology · 2025Article
- Wellbeing, Sense of Belonging, Resilience, and Academic Buoyancy Impacts of Education Outside the Classroom: An Australian Case Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nature's Medicine? The Associations of Organized Youth Sport, Unstructured Physical Activity, and Land-Use Recreation with Children's Mental Health, Emotional Control, and Social Well-Being.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Development of physical literacy in school children and adolescents through the intervention of a multicomponent program of physical activity in the natural environment.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Is Frequency of Practice of Different Types of Physical Activity Associated with Health and a Healthy Lifestyle at Different Ages?European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
- MOTEMO-OUTDOOR: ensuring learning and health security during the COVID-19 pandemic through outdoor and online environments in higher education.Learning environments research · 2023Article
- The effects of nature-based interventions on individuals' environmental behaviors: protocol for a systematic review of controlled trials.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Does growth in the outdoors stay in the outdoors? The impact of an extended residential and outdoor learning experience on student motivation, engagement and 21st century capabilities.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Choose Your Own Adventure: Promoting Social and Emotional Development Through Outdoor Learning.Early childhood education journal · 2022Article
- The Impact of Time Spent in Natural Outdoor Spaces on Children's Language, Communication and Social Skills: A Systematic Review Protocol.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Outdoor Learning in natural environments is a burgeoning approach in the educational sector. However, the evidence-base of research has not kept pace with teacher perceptions and increased practitioner usage. Anecdotal evidence and formal research suggest the significant health and wellbeing benefits of nature connection. Offering low-cost, non-invasive pedagogical solutions to public health challenges-particularly around mental health, wellbeing, physical literacy, and increasing physical activity-the pedagogical benefits of Outdoor Learning are yet to be fully enunciated. The proposed systematic review will search for studies across eight academic databases which measure the academic and socio-emotional benefits of Outdoor Learning, with a focus on school-aged educational settings. Using the inclusion criteria set out in this paper (and registered with PROSPERO: CRD42020153171), relevant studies will be identified then summarised to provide a synthesis of the current literature on Outdoor Learning. The goal of this review is to document the widespread international investigation into Outdoor Learning and its associated benefits for development, wellbeing, and personal growth. The systematic review will provide insights for teacher-training institutions, educational policy makers, and frontline teachers to improve the learning experiences of future students.
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