North Wicklow Educate Together Secondary School students along with architect Gillian Brady set about creating plans for an outdoor classroom with some interesting results….
https://www.northwicklowetsecondary.ie/
Outdoor education an organised way of learning that takes place in nature and outdoors, draws upon the theory of experiential education a process between teachers and students that champions learning environment and teaching content.
For extra research on Outdoor Classrooms try these links:
https://outdoorclassroomday.com/about/ – Outdoor Classroom Day
http://www.thejournal.ie/outdoor-classroom-mayo-2780572-May2016/ – ‘Students in Mayo built this impressive outdoor classroom’
http://www.urbanfarm.ie/belvedere-college-urban-farm.html – Belvedere College Urban Farm
https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/our-outdoor-classroom-is-one-of-our-best-resources-29991612.html -‘Our Outdoor Classroom is one of the best resources’
http://www.creativeeducation.co.uk/blog/learning-outside-the-classroom/ – 10 reasons to take learning outside the classroom
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