{"product_id":"independent-thinking-on-nature-based-learning-alexia-barrable-9781781354087","title":"Independent Thinking on Nature-Based Learning: Improving Learning and Well-Being by Teaching with Nature in Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003eForeword by Ian Gilbert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time of unprecedented challenges in relation not only to the climate crisis but also to children's and adolescents' mental health, connecting to nature offers an accessible and desirable way forward for today's learners - especially those living in urban surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together evidence from psychology, environmental science and education, Alexia aims to support teachers as they provide meaningful experiences rooted in learning about and through nature. The book can be used in two ways: to inspire individual sessions in nature, or to support teachers in building a cohesive outdoor-learning curriculum throughout the school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing practical advice, case studies and discussion of original theory, the book aims to inspire, motivate and stimulate educators to engage with alternative approaches to teaching in the outdoors and with nature in mind - and in such a way that promotes students' learning and fosters a long-lasting relationship with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent Thinking on Nature-Based Learning\u003c\/em\u003eshares case studies and examples of good practice from a variety of settings - ranging from kindergarten to secondary. Detailing the physical and psychological benefits of being outdoors, the book suggests ways to help build young people's connection with nature and support their autonomy in naturalspaces. Alexia offersideas on how to weave nature and the outdoors into the very fabric of the curriculum - for example, in relation to art, literature and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for teachers and outdoor-learning leaders in early years through to secondary schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent Thinking on Nature-Based Learning\u003c\/em\u003eis one of a number of books in the Independent Thinking On seriesfrom the award-winning Independent Thinking Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexia Barrable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781354081\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781354087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent Thinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Alexia Barrable","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44073244000511,"sku":"9781781354087","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_89e3e124-7a4c-4903-952b-0c2ef733f4bd.jpg?v=1685446675","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/independent-thinking-on-nature-based-learning-alexia-barrable-9781781354087","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}