Primary teachers' experiences with weekly education outside the classroom during a year. Issue 5 (4th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mygind, Erik; Bølling, Mads; Seierøe Barfod, Karen
• Is Part Of: Education 3-13. Volume 47:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 599
• Page End: 611
• Publication Date: 2019-07-04
• Subjects: Outdoor learning -- qualitative case study -- local school grounds -- teaching outside the classroom -- udeskole -- motivation -- barriers; Education -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Education, Primary -- Periodicals; Education, Elementary -- Periodicals; 372.942
• DOI: 10.1080/03004279.2018.1513544
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4279

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was through semi-structured interviews to explore udeskole teacher's perceptions of motivational factors and challenges while teaching regularly outside the classroom on a weekly basis during a year. Six females and two male udeskole teachers participated and answered an interview guide containing five themes about their motivations, student relations, teaching experiences, challenges and recognition. Udeskole was perceived to have substantial potentials to improve both academic learning and life skills and 'the common third', i.e. teacher–pupil relations, was mentioned as a value added to the indoor teaching. Health and safety issues were not perceived as barriers.