Are the best lessons taught outside of the classroom?

In Scotland, the government states that all children will have the opportunity to experience a four-night residential trip at some point during their time at school. With at least two-thirds of our educational experts based in Scotland, we took this opportunity to examine the role of education outside the classroom.

This week co-hosts Ross Borthwick and Isabel Rich are joined by Tom Mason, Head of Outdoor Learning, to discuss the value and impact of learning outside. Together, they look at the origins of outdoor education and its transition from the periphery of the education world to its central role in our understanding of wellbeing and child development.

Some of the resources mentioned in the episode or linked to it are listed below:

Learning Through Landscapes

https://ltl.org.uk/

The Field Studies Council, UK

https://www.field-studies-council.org/

The John Muir Trust

https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/

The Royal Geographical Society

https://www.rgs.org/

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

https://www.dofe.org/

The Outward Bound Trust, UK

https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/

The Adventure Society, UK

http://www.adventuresociety.co.uk/

PGL, UK

https://schoolsandgroups.pgl.co.uk/

Oppidan Education, UK

https://culdenfawestate.com/oppidan-camps-2/

Salem School, BadenWürrtemberg, Germany.

https://www.schule-schloss-salem.de/en/

Glenalmond College, Pertshire, Scotland.

https://www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/

Gordonstoun School, Morayshire, Scotland.

https://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/

Kurt Hahn: Inspirational, Visionary, Outdoor and Experiential Educator

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kurt-Hahn-Inspirational-Visionary-Experiential/dp/9460914675?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2D6DCNETSBBFU