Jeff Mann|Tonia Gray|Son Truong|Pasi Sahlberg|Peter Bentsen|Rowena Passy|Susanna Ho|Kumara Ward|Rachel Cowper
A Systematic Review Protocol to Identify the Key Benefits and Efficacy of Nature-Based Learning in Outdoor Educational Settings
Western Sydney University|Western Sydney University|Dalhousie University|UNSW Sydney|Frederiksberg Hospital|Center for Clinical Research and Prevention|Copenhagen University Hospital|University of Copenhagen|University of Plymouth|Singapore University of Social Sciences|University of Dundee
outdoor learning natural environments burgeoning approach educational sector however evidencebase research kept pace teacher perceptions increased practitioner usage anecdotal evidence formal research suggest significant health wellbeing benefits nature connection offering lowcost noninvasive pedagogical solutions public health challengesparticularly around mental health wellbeing physical literacy increasing physical activitythe pedagogical benefits outdoor learning yet fully enunciated proposed systematic review search studies across eight academic databases measure academic socioemotional benefits outdoor learning focus schoolaged educational settings using inclusion criteria set paper registered prospero crd42020153171 relevant studies identified summarised provide synthesis current literature outdoor learning goal review document widespread international investigation outdoor learning associated benefits development wellbeing personal growth systematic review provide insights teachertraining institutions educational policy makers frontline teachers improve learning experiences future students