Outdoor / Environmental Education
What is Outdoor and Environmental Education?
Outdoor and Environmental Education (OEE) is a holistic approach to learning that focuses on connecting individuals, often students, with the natural world and promoting an understanding of the environment, sustainability, and outdoor skills.
Training Video Capsules for Outdoor Education
This video capsule aims to highlight research done at Université de Sherbrooke that looks at the benefits of taking our students outdoors to learn subject content, support well-being and increase student engagement.
Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet, Research Chair on Outdoor Education at Sherbrooke University
This video capsule aims to offer practical ideas, strategies, and tips and tricks for actively taking your students outdoors for learning.
Jean-Philippe Ayotte-Beaudet, Research Chair on Outdoor Education at Sherbrooke University
Kelly Fahey, Morin Heights Elementary School, SWLSB
Pamela Gibson, Learning for a Sustainable Future
For more practical strategies see LEARN’s Outdoor Education: A rapidly changing approach webinar.
Resources for Outdoor and Environmental Education
Cli-Fi Picture Book Collection
A padlet of climate change picture books recommended by Judy Halpern of LSF.
Reading the Trail: Bringing Picture Books Outdoors
A collection of Outdoor Learning books and picture books for educators. Inspired by Judy Halpern.
A Walking Curriculum with Dr. Gillian Judson
Recording of Dr. Gillian’s presentation on October 27th, 2021 where she discussed her work on imagination in the context of ecological education. “The simple act
Quebec Outdoor Learning Panel 2022
Kelly Fahey’s presentation slides for The Snowshoe Story 2
Quebec Outdoor Learning Panel 2022
Nadie Cyr’s presentation slides for Outdoor learning in kindergarten 4 years old
Quebec Outdoor Learning Panel 2022
Jayne Dodderidge’s presentation slides featuring photos of outdoor education for Teaching Outdoors in Kindergarten from the March 8th, 2022 Panel.
Quebec Outdoor Learning Panel 2022
Sylvie Ozell’s presentation slides on “I wonder why ? … Je me demande …” for Teaching Outdoors in Kindergarten from the March 8th, 2022 Panel.
Quebec Outdoor Learning Panel 2022
Cassandra Dubois’s presentation slides for Teaching Outdoors in Kindergarten from the March 8th, 2022 Panel.
Curated Resources for Outdoor and Environmental Education
Upcoming Events
for Outdoor and Environmental Education
OCS Day : Artificial Intelligence
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
OCS Day : Free Play in Preschool
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
