Learning Outcomes:

• Define Outdoor-Adventure Education (OAE) and its principles.

• Understand the significance of OAE within the context of Physical Education.

• Identify the links between OAE and Teacher Education (TED) in the development of high-quality education.

• Recognize the role of OAE in addressing teaching challenges.

Introduction to the project

Outdoor Adventure Education through Physical Education

Suggested Readings:

• Hodgson, C., & Berry, M. (Eds.). (2011). Adventure education: An introduction. Taylor & Francis.

• Ewert, A. W., & Sibthorp, J. (2014). Outdoor adventure education: Foundations, theory, and research. Human Kinetics.

Videos/Podcasts:

• Education Reimagined: Student-led Learning | Dr. Catlin Tucker | TEDxFolsom

• The Power of Play: Building Social and Emotional Skills in Early Childhood | The Familius Podcast

Quiz:

• What is the primary goal of Outdoor-Adventure Education (OAE)?

• List at least three benefits of incorporating OAE in Physical Education.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and its key competencies.

• Explore the importance of SEL in the context of youth development.

• Analyze the benefits of SEL in physical education settings.

Suggested Readings:

• Shi, J., & Cheung, A. C. (2024). Effective components of social emotional learning programs: a meta-analysis. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 53(4), 755-771.
• Murano, D., Sawyer, J. E., & Lipnevich, A. A. (2020). A meta-analytic review of preschool social and emotional learning interventions. Review of Educational Research, 90(2), 227-263.

Videos/Podcasts:

• Video: What is Social and Emotional Learning? by CASEL.

• Q&A with Daniel Goleman: How the Research Supports Social-Emotional Learning

Quiz:

• Name the five core competencies of SEL.

• How does SEL contribute to student academic success?

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore the different stages of teacher education: initial, induction, and continuous professional development.

• Discuss challenges faced by teachers in integrating new pedagogies.

• Understand the importance of lifelong learning for teachers.

Suggested Readings:

• Darling-Hammond, L., Hyler, M. E., & Gardner, M. (2017). Effective teacher professional development. Learning policy institute.

• European Commission (2018). The teaching professions

Videos/Podcasts:

• Episode #13 What is Lifelong Learning and what role do educators play in it?

• Lifelong Learning for Teachers

Quiz:

• Describe the three stages of teacher education.

• What are the benefits of continuous professional development for teachers?

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify strategies for incorporating SEL into outdoor adventure programs.

• Analyze the benefits of SEL in an adventure-based learning environment.

• Develop a lesson plan integrating SEL with OAE activities.

Suggested Readings:

• Molyneux, T. M., Zeni, M., & Oberle, E. (2023). Choose your own adventure: Promoting social and emotional development through outdoor learning. Early Childhood Education Journal, 51(8), 1525-1539.
• Orson, C. N., McGovern, G., & Larson, R. W. (2020). How challenges and peers contribute to social-emotional learning in outdoor adventure education programs. Journal of Adolescence, 81, 7-18.

Videos/Podcasts:

• Developing Resilient Youths Through Outdoor Education

• Social and Emotional Learning Game Activity for Teaching SOCIAL SKILLS!

Quiz:

• How does outdoor adventure education promote SEL?

• List at least three SEL activities that can be incorporated into an OAE program.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop the ability to design OAE programs that foster SEL.

• Create activities that promote trust, cooperation, and resilience among youth.

• Adapt OAE programs to suit various age groups and settings.

Suggested Readings:

• Martin, B., Breunig, M., Wagstaff, M., & Goldenberg, M. (2024). Outdoor leadership: Theory and practice. Human Kinetics.
• Enoksen, E., & Lynch, P. (2017). Learning leadership: becoming an outdoor leader. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 18(2), 176–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2017.1391105

Videos/Podcasts:

• Designing Healthy Outdoor Play Environments for and with Children Webinar

• Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children to the Natural World

Quiz:

• What are the key principles in designing a successful OAE program?

• How do you adjust OAE activities for different age groups?

Learning Outcomes:

• Examine different pedagogical approaches in OAE.

• Explore experiential learning theory and its application to OAE.

• Assess the effectiveness of different teaching methods in OAE.

Suggested Readings:

• Evans, N., & Acton, R. (2022). Narratives of teaching in outdoor and environmental education: What can we learn from a case study of outdoor education pedagogy?. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 22(3), 214-227.
• Dyment, J. E., Chick, H. L., Walker, C. T., & Macqueen, T. P. (2018). Pedagogical content knowledge and the teaching of outdoor education. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 18(4), 303-322.

Videos/Podcasts:

• Being Outdoors

• The 5 Best Outdoor Games For Kids

Quiz:

• What are the four stages of experiential learning?

• Which teaching method in OAE helps to build self-awareness in students?

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore the role of PE in developing SEL competencies.

• Understand how physical activities in OAE can foster emotional growth.

• Develop a physical education curriculum that integrates SEL through OAE.

Suggested Readings:

• Lamoneda, J., González-Víllora, S., Evangelio, C., & Fernandez-Rio, J. (2024). Hybridizing Outdoor Adventure Education and Cooperative Learning in physical education. Students and teachers’ views. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 24(2), 159-174.
• Williams, A., & Wainwright, N. (2019). Re-thinking adventurous activities in physical education: models-based approaches. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 20(3), 217–229. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2019.1634599

Videos/Podcasts:

• Infusing Social-Emotional Learning into Physical Education

• Integrating SEL With Elementary PE Curriculum

Quiz:

• What role does physical education play in fostering emotional well-being?

• How can PE teachers integrate SEL into their lesson plans?