TY - CONF
T1 - Exploring the Interplay of Three Danish Research Initiatives on Education Outside the Classroom: Findings and Future Directions
AU - Bølling, Mads
AU - Elsborg, Peter
AU - Stage, Anna
AU - Stahlhut, Michelle
AU - Mygind, Lærke
AU - Melby, Paulina Sander
AU - Amholt, Thea Toft
AU - Fernando, Neromie
AU - Ventura, Annamaria
AU - Mikkelsen, Silje
AU - Müllertz, Alberte Laura Oest
AU - Otte, Camilla Roed
AU - Christian Brønd, Jan
AU - Demant Klinker, Charlotte
AU - Aadahl, Mette
AU - Nielsen, Glen
AU - Bentsen, Peter
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Education outside the classroom (EOtC) has gained substantial attentionin research, particularly in Scandinavia, with Denmark taking a lead ininvestigating its potential benefits for students’ health, wellbeing, andlearning (Becker et al., 2017). This abstract presents three major Danishresearch initiatives on EOtC, with a specific focus on Udeskole – the widelypracticed form of regular curriculumbased EOtC in Denmark (Barfod et al.,2021).Early studies of Udeskole in the 2000s primarily consisted of casestudies, but a significant shift occurred with the Danish TEACHOUT study,employing a large-scale quasi-experimental research design. TEACHOUTinvestigated the impact of Udeskole on students aged 9-13 and demonstratedpositive outcomes, including improved school motivation, social wellbeing, andphysical activity, without compromising academic achievement.Building upon these findings, three ongoing Danish research initiativesinvestigate Udeskole comprehensively. The MOVEOUT study aims to confirmTEACHOUT's results through a randomized controlled trial, focusing on studentsaged 10-16 and investigating the underlying mechanisms of EOtC. The FoodACTstudy evaluates the potential and effects of the ‘Garden to Bellies’ schoolgardening program among 10-11-year-old students. The MOVEOUT-SPECIAL studyadapts and evaluates Udeskole within the special needs education context.The presentation discusses the designs, key findings and preliminaryresults, and interplay of these research initiatives. It emphasizes the needfor further confirmation and exploration of the TEACHOUT study conclusions,encompassing various EOtC practices and diverse populations. Understanding how thesepractices contribute to improved health, wellbeing, and learning outcomes isessential.In conclusion, key findings and preliminary results of the researchinitiatives on Udeskole are highlighted, outlining the importance of futureinvestigations. By advancing our understanding of Udeskole and promotingevidence-based practices in EOtC, we can enhance health and wellbeing, educationalexperiences and foster holistic development for all students.REFERENCESBarfod, K., et al. (2021). Reaping fruits of labour: Revisiting Education Outside theClassroom provision in Denmark upon policy and research interventions. UrbanForestry & Urban Greening, 60, 127044. Becker, C. et. al. (2017). Effectsof regular classes in outdoor education settings: A systematic review on students’learning, social and health dimensions. International Journal of EnvironmentalResearch and Public Health, 14(5), 485.
AB - Education outside the classroom (EOtC) has gained substantial attentionin research, particularly in Scandinavia, with Denmark taking a lead ininvestigating its potential benefits for students’ health, wellbeing, andlearning (Becker et al., 2017). This abstract presents three major Danishresearch initiatives on EOtC, with a specific focus on Udeskole – the widelypracticed form of regular curriculumbased EOtC in Denmark (Barfod et al.,2021).Early studies of Udeskole in the 2000s primarily consisted of casestudies, but a significant shift occurred with the Danish TEACHOUT study,employing a large-scale quasi-experimental research design. TEACHOUTinvestigated the impact of Udeskole on students aged 9-13 and demonstratedpositive outcomes, including improved school motivation, social wellbeing, andphysical activity, without compromising academic achievement.Building upon these findings, three ongoing Danish research initiativesinvestigate Udeskole comprehensively. The MOVEOUT study aims to confirmTEACHOUT's results through a randomized controlled trial, focusing on studentsaged 10-16 and investigating the underlying mechanisms of EOtC. The FoodACTstudy evaluates the potential and effects of the ‘Garden to Bellies’ schoolgardening program among 10-11-year-old students. The MOVEOUT-SPECIAL studyadapts and evaluates Udeskole within the special needs education context.The presentation discusses the designs, key findings and preliminaryresults, and interplay of these research initiatives. It emphasizes the needfor further confirmation and exploration of the TEACHOUT study conclusions,encompassing various EOtC practices and diverse populations. Understanding how thesepractices contribute to improved health, wellbeing, and learning outcomes isessential.In conclusion, key findings and preliminary results of the researchinitiatives on Udeskole are highlighted, outlining the importance of futureinvestigations. By advancing our understanding of Udeskole and promotingevidence-based practices in EOtC, we can enhance health and wellbeing, educationalexperiences and foster holistic development for all students.REFERENCESBarfod, K., et al. (2021). Reaping fruits of labour: Revisiting Education Outside theClassroom provision in Denmark upon policy and research interventions. UrbanForestry & Urban Greening, 60, 127044. Becker, C. et. al. (2017). Effectsof regular classes in outdoor education settings: A systematic review on students’learning, social and health dimensions. International Journal of EnvironmentalResearch and Public Health, 14(5), 485.
M3 - Paper
T2 - 10th International Outdoor Education Research Conference (IOERC)
Y2 - 4 March 2024 through 8 March 2024
ER -