Research underpinning the National Curriculum Outdoors books

Read the Bibliography for the books

At the start of each of the National Curriculum Outdoors books you will find a research-based introduction written by Sue Waite.

At the back of each of the National Curriculum Outdoors books you will find a bibliography identifying books and journal articles and other resources that underpinned and supported the writing in the series.

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See inside the Y6 book here to read the introduction and bibliography

Research and Development

Reprints of these and additional research in outdoor learning can be requested via researchgate.net

Almers, E., Askerlund, P., Samuelsson, T. & Waite, S. (2020) Children’s preferences for schoolyard features and understanding of ecosystem service innovations – a study in five Swedish preschools, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2020.1773879 [OPEN ACCESS]

Davis, B. Rea, T. & Waite, S. (2006) The Special Nature of the Outdoors: its contribution to the education of children aged 3-11, Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 10, (2), 3-12.

Goodenough, A. Waite, S. & Wright, N. (2020) Place as partner: material   and affective intra-play between young people and trees, Children's Geographies, DOI: 10.1080/14733285.2020.1783435.

Edwards-Jones,   A., Waite, S. & Passy, R. (2018) Falling into LINE: school strategies for overcoming challenges associated with learning in natural environments (LINE), Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education. 46 (1), 49-63. DOI:   10.1080/03004279.2016.1176066

Marchant E, Todd C, Cooksey R, Dredge S, Jones H, Reynolds D, et al.   (2019) Curriculum-based outdoor learning for children aged 9-11: A qualitative analysis of pupils’ and teachers’ views. PLoS ONE 14(5): e0212242. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212242

Natural England: The People and Nature survey for England: children’s survey 2020 available online: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/the-people-and-nature-survey-for-england-child-data-wave-1-experimental-statistics/the-people-and-nature-survey-for-england-childrens-survey-experimental-statistics#fnref:4

Quay, J., Gray, T., Thomas, G. et al. (2020) What future/s for outdoor and environmental education in a world that has contended with COVID-19?. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education 23, 93-117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42322-020-00059-2

Waite, S. (2020) Where are we going? International views on Purposes, Practices and Barriers in School-based Outdoor Learning. Special Issue: Outdoor Adventure Education: Trends and New Directions. Education Sciences, 10, 311; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/10/11/311

Waite, S., Goodenough, A., Norris, V. & Puttick, N. (2016) From little acorns: environmental action as a source of ecological wellbeing, Pastoral Care in Education: An International Journal   of Personal, Social and Emotional Development. 34 (1), 43-61. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02643944.2015.1119879

Waite,   S., Rutter, O., Fowle, A. & Edwards-Jones, A. (2015) Diverse aims, challenges and opportunities for assessing outdoor learning: a critical examination of three cases from practice, Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 45 (1),   51-67. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03004279.2015.1042987

Waite, S., Rogers, S. & Evans J. (2013) Freedom, flow and fairness: exploring how children develop socially at school through outdoor play, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 13 (3), 255-276. DOI:   10.1080/14729679.2013.798590

Waite, S. (2013) ‘Knowing your place in the world’: how place and culture support and obstruct educational aims. Cambridge Journal of Education, 43 (4),   413-434. DOI: 10.1080/0305764X.2013.792787

Waite, S. (2011) Teaching and learning outside the classroom: personal values,   alternative pedagogies and standards, Education 3-13, 39 (1), 65-82.   DOI: 10.1080/03004270903206141

Waite,   S. (2010) Losing our way?: declining outdoor opportunities for learning for children aged between 2 and 11. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 10 (2), 111- 126. DOI: 10.1080/14729679.2010.531087

Waite, S. (2007) 'Memories are made of this': some reflections on outdoor learning and recall. Education 3-13, 35 (4), pp. 333 - 347. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004270701602459

Waite, S. & Goodenough, A. (2018) What is different about Forest School? Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. 21 (1), 25-44 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42322-017-0005-2

Transforming outdoor learning in schools Plymouth University. Natural connections Demonstration project (2016) available online: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/uploads/production/document/path/7/7634/Transforming_Outdoor_Learning_in_Schools_SCN.pdf

Additional resources, links and discussion can be found under the 'research and evidence' topic tabs on the National Curriculum Outdoors Facebook group