2024
No
Teaching traditional indoor school lessons in nature: The effect on student learning and behaviour
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2020.103963
Norwood, Michael Francis
Australia
Experimental
Observational
Students
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Green space
Stress/Anxiety
Cognitive Function
Green space
Academic performance
classroom engagement
teaching outdoors
nature-based learning
In a 10-week quasi-experimental study, 13-14-year-olds in disadvantaged schools received indoor and outdoor lessons. Nature-based classes increased on-task behavior but not grades. Findings suggest outdoor classrooms may support engagement and reduce misbehavior.
2020