1 credit course -good for LACES, IDECU or AIA

Outdoor Learning can provide a dramatic contrast to the indoor classroom and provides learners with innumerable benefits.  However, stimulating outdoor learning environments require special planning with awareness of and reference to learning goals. This course will identify design framework and planning principles to inform the creation of effective outdoor learning spaces.

Short Description

• Defining outdoor learning including benefits and challenges

• Exploring the design framework tool for focusing and organizing design thinking about outdoor environments

• Identifying the planning principles of outdoor learning

• Considering the impact of climate and rural/urban education settings

• Site furniture considerations for outdoor classrooms/learning environments

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