The serious side of nature, outdoor learning & play: International perspectives

Hayes, Tracy and Leather, Mark (2021) The serious side of nature, outdoor learning & play: International perspectives. Research Intelligence, 147. p. 11.

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Abstract

There is extensive outdoor learning research taking place across the world, which highlights the need to look beyond the dominant Eurocentric and UK-based perspectives. In this special issue we bring together leading authors from England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Canada and India to discuss ways of researching the health, wellbeing and educational benefits that may be provided throughout life within a range of outdoor learning contexts. Nature, outdoor learning and play is about more than fun and games – it also enables us to explore some of the most pressing problems facing the world, particularly mental wellbeing, climate change, biodiversity loss and finding positive ways for humans to more sustainably coexist with non-humans. Playful, nature based activities provide ways of learning about the outside world and understanding our place within it, and enable the development of a more positive relationship with nature, other people and ourselves.

Item Type:	Article
Depositing User:	Ms Raisa Burton
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2026 08:52
Last Modified:	01 Oct 2026 08:52
URI:	https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18148

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