Outdoor Learning Myths
Outdoor learning is an increasingly popular educational approach that involves engaging with the natural environment to enhance learning experiences.
Outdoor Learning for All Children
Implementing outdoor learning for 100% of children requires a strategic, scalable, and inclusive approach that integrates outdoor education into formal and informal learning systems.
Indoor Classroom vs. Outdoor Classroom
A natural, inspirational place for learning involves weighing the benefits and challenges of using nature as an educational setting.
Great Forest School Leaders
Academic qualifications for Forest School leaders (e.g., Level 3), while intended to ensure quality and consistency, don’t necessarily guarantee that someone will be a great Forest School leader.
Forest School Myths
Forest School is a transformative approach to education, but it’s often misunderstood. Here are some common myths about Forest School, and the truths that set the record straight.
Forest School qualifications are not necessary?
Given the origins of Forest School, Scandinavian countries do not have specific Forest School qualifications; whereas in the UK there is a perception that qualifications are needed even when they are not mandatory, nor a legal requirement.
Forest School Leader vs. Outdoor Teacher
A Forest School Leader and an Outdoor Teacher (considered to be a regular teacher that uses the outdoors) share similarities in that both work in outdoor settings to facilitate learning. However, depending on the skills of either one, they can differ significantly in philosophy, approach, and focus.