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?