Children Design Their Outdoor Classrooms

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7691
Keywords:
outdoor classrooms outdoor education project-based learning
Χριστίνα Κουτουβέλη
Eirini Chatzara
Θεοδώρα Καρίκα
Φεβρωνία Λαΐου
Αποστολία Γαλάνη
Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών
Abstract

Outdoor education and project-based learning are innovative educational approaches that foster the development of skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and environmental awareness. Through outdoor activities and hands-on projects, students enhance their autonomy, responsibility, and creativity. This paper presents an outdoor classroom design program, implemented with elementary school students in an urban area which promoted participatory learning, and active engagement in the design process.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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