Facilitating Nature-Based Learning With Autistic Students

Samantha Friedman*, Michael James, Jessica Brocklebank, Sonia Cox, Scott A. Morrison

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Abstract

Nature-based learning emphasizes experiential learning, as children actively engage with their surroundings, observe and investigate natural phenomena, and make connections between their experiences and academic concepts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-23
Number of pages10
JournalChildhood Education
Volume99
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2023

Keywords

  • Nature-based learning
  • teaching outside
  • learning outside
  • autism
  • Forest School
  • neurodiversity
  • wellbeing

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