Outdoor Learning Environments (free)

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Description:
This session (the first of three) introduces cultivation of outdoor classrooms as essential to 21st century education. Creating healthy landscapes that connect classroom learning with natural play environments is a growing movement in schoolyards across the world. Architects,  outdoor classroom educators and researchers will provide insights, objectives, and practical steps for envisioning, planning and constructing successful outdoor learning experiences. 

Learning Objectives:

• Connect healthy learning opportunities with healthy outdoor environments
• Examine placement of outdoor classrooms on school campuses 
• Learn key design process steps from case studies 
• Learn best practices for planting educational landscapes
• Learn evaluation and assessment standards for outdoor classrooms

Presenters:
Eric M Nelson, M.A. Author of Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms
Roy Diblik, Author of The Know Maintenance Approach to Gardening

Hosts:
John Dale, FAIA, CAE Alternative Learning Subcommittee co-Chair
Linda Keane, AIA, CAE Alternative Learning Subcommittee co-Chair