CEP 422 Outdoor Learning Spaces
Living in the virtual and technology driven age has its challenges. Outdoor experiences, play, and learning appear to be rare for children (and adults). Outdoor activities and learning spaces are needed to encourage and support the development of a relationship between students and nature. In order to reach this goal, this course will focus on 1) providing local, state, national, and international examples for outdoor learning spaces and models, as well as site visits; 2) development of creative outdoor learning space designs and their possible implementation; and 3) important historical background information to understand the movement for new and creative outdoor learning spaces. This course includes field-experience(s) in local community and/or community-based settings. Students are responsible for their own transportation.