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A self-study of teacher practice in outdoor learning

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posted on 2025-03-30, 22:21 authored by Alexandra Wendel Treloar
This study explored outdoor learning in Australian primary schools, focusing on a teacher's role during on-site practices at a Melbourne independent school. Employing a self-study approach, the research examined how teacher planning and decision-making shaped outdoor learning experiences. Key themes emerged: risk, agency, and connection, alongside critical teacher dispositions of presence, care, and equanimity. Findings highlighted the tensions and opportunities in creating meaningful learning conditions, contributing to our understanding of teaching practices in outdoor contexts. This research enriches knowledge on how educators can utilise the outdoors to foster student engagement and learning beyond traditional classroom settings.

History

Principal supervisor

Jennifer Mansfield

Additional supervisor 1

Kathleen Smith

Year of Award

2025

Department, School or Centre

School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Education