Research and Reports on Learning Outside the Classroom

There is convincing research that suggests good quality learning outside the classroom adds significant value to young people’s learning. It provides a context for accumulating integrated and subject based knowledge and for developing key skills. Effective learning outside the classroom relies on problem-solving skills, cooperation and interpersonal communication: all essential skills for today’s young people.

Publish Date: 2007

The impact of Museum visits on the attainment of secondary pupils in the East of England

Watson. S, Dodd, J. and Jones, C. (2007) Engage, Learn, Achieve: The impact of Museum visits on the attainment of secondary pupils in the East of England 2006-2007, Renaissance East of England/RCMG

Publish Date: 2010

Gardening in Schools – A vital tool for children’s learning

New research by the Royal Horticultural Society Gardening in Schools – A vital tool for children’s learning shows the enormous impact gardening plays in a child’s wellbeing, learning and development.

Publish Date: 2009

Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways

Nature, Childhood, Health and Life Pathways research paper.

Publish Date: 2005

Engaging and Learning with the Outdoors - The Final Report of the Outdoor Classroom in a Rural Conte

The aim was to extend research-based understandings of educational activities using the outdoor classroom in a rural context. .

Publish Date: 2007

Thinking through Art: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum School Partnership Program Summary Final Resea

In 2003, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM), in partnership with the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), received a 3-year grant from the Department of Education to research students' learning in and from an art museum multiple-visit program.

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