Developing Education Practice in Urban Green Spaces

Authors

  • Megan K Holgate University of Southampton
  • Emily Anne Jordan University of Southampton
  • Jake L Snaddon University of Southampton
  • Judith Elizabeth Lock University of Southampton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22493/Meliora.1.1.0006

Keywords:

urban green space, outdoor education, nature-deficit disorder, children and nature

Abstract

Education within green spaces is has pedagogical, social, health and wellbeing benefits. This commentary describes the methodology we used to investigate barriers to education in the green spaces of Southampton. We also discuss the challenges we faced when working with teachers and schools, and offer some solutions.

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Published

2017-09-11

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): Meliora: International Journal of Student Sustainability Research Symposium Edition

Section

Commentaries

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