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Welcome

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Welcome to Learning in Nature.

Here, you will learn about the emerging movement of nature-based learning as an alternative or supplement to traditional curriculum design.

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the advantages of learning in nature;
  2. Identify nature-based learning activities for different age groups; and
  3. Apply nature-based learning to your own teaching practice.

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Do your current teaching practices incorporate outdoor learning activities? Why do you think learning in nature has been included in or omitted from the curriculum?
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