Outdoor Learning in Higher Education

'Taking teaching and learning outside of the traditional classroom into urban and/or rural settings, has the potential to provide academic, personal and professional development benefits for both students and staff in higher educational settings. This book is a great platform into past, current and future directions of theory, research and applied practice related to this dynamic pedological approach. It also explores aspirational methods and opportunities to further develop and enhance current outdoor learning opportunities in HE and may just inspire you to take it outside!' Sally-Ann Starkey, Senior Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University 'Outdoor learning, such as field trips, have been around in higher education for many years but recently I have become more interested in learning outside, not only in terms of curriculum content but also introducing alternative pedagogic approaches and considering the wellbeing of my students. Much of the current literature has focused on outdoor learning in the school environment, so for me this is a much-needed book bringing the spotlight to outdoor learning in higher education.' Dr Isobel Gowers, Associate Professor, Anglia Ruskin University 'For university lecturers and students, outdoor learning opens up a wide range of creative possibilities for subverting and transcending traditional approaches to teaching and university education more broadly. The innovative pedagogies and real-world examples presented in this volume not only break down the walls of academia but also create a bridge that connects learners to the natural world and diverse ways of thinking. As someone deeply invested in humanistic pedagogies, inclusivity and the holistic development of my students, I found this book to be an invaluable resource for reimagining the possibilities of higher education in the great outdoors.' Tabban Betts, Lecturer in Higher Education Pedagogy, University of Sussex 'The book comes at a time when the insightful exploration of outdoor learning and its impact on HE couldn't be needed more.' George Robinson, Senior Learning Technologist, University of Sussex