Cultivating Self-Esteem through Outdoor Classrooms
Jenny Mischel
Savannah College of Art and Design
Most individuals experience […]
Greenspaces, Cognitive Functioning, and Affect
A review of Lessons in a Green School Environment and […]
Exposure to Nature Positively Affects College Students
Exposure to Nature Positively Affects College Students’ Well-Being and Mental […]
How Close Social Groups and Citizen Science Can Bolster STEM Persistence for All
Aubrey Whitehead
Virginia Military Institute
With the specter of the pandemic finally receding, we all now embrace and appreciate the value of learning away from screens. There have been many anecdotes of parents in search of non-asynchronous learning opportunities for their previously-homebound children.
How Environment Affects Language Learning
Logan Neuman
In an attempt to improve second language acquisition by lowering learners’ anxiety, studies with a variety of interventions have been conducted (Gregersen et al., 2014; Horwitz et al., 1986; Sparks et al., 2018).
The Positive Impact of Outdoor Classrooms on Well-being: A Research Perspective
Research posits that aesthetic experiences, such as communing with nature, can positively impact well-being (Vessel et al., 2019). Incorporating natural setting into schools, such as an outdoor classroom, can have a positive impact on mental well-being for both students and teachers.
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Blue Swallow Farm Foundation Blue Swallow Farm Foundation aims to provide information and resources for educators who want to teach through the natural world as part of classroom instruction and resources and mentorship for researchers who want to study the impacts. To advance this goal, we are calling for article submissions for educators and researchers.
