Taking learning outdoors

We know that outdoor learning has many benefits for children but why do so many educators lack confidence in supporting outdoor learning? How do educators develop more confidence? Dr Karen Vincent and Dr Marianna Papadopoulou, from Canterbury Christ Church University, wanted to find research-informed ways to empower nurseries to take more learning out of doors. In the first article in this new series they share more about their research and the impact it had.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Early Years Educator
Published
2025-06-02
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12968/eyed.2025.24.16.23
Primary Topic
Outdoor and Experiential Education
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Taking learning outdoors

Μarianna Papadopoulou, Karen Vincent
Early Years Educator
Outdoor and Experiential Education
article

Taking learning outdoors

Μarianna Papadopoulou, Karen Vincent
article en

Abstract

We know that outdoor learning has many benefits for children but why do so many educators lack confidence in supporting outdoor learning? How do educators develop more confidence? Dr Karen Vincent and Dr Marianna Papadopoulou, from Canterbury Christ Church University, wanted to find research-informed ways to empower nurseries to take more learning out of doors. In the first article in this new series they share more about their research and the impact it had.

Early Years EducatorVol. 24(16)
Canterbury Christ Church University (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
Outdoor and Experiential Education
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Taking learning outdoors — Μarianna Papadopoulou, Karen Vincent · Early Years Educator (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS