Course Topics
Theoretical foundations of Outdoor Education: origins, models, and research on the educational benefits of outdoor learning Experiential learning, active methodologies, sensory education, and embodiment Natural and urban environments as settings and resources for inclusive education School-local territory connection Sustainability and transdisciplinarity Designing, planning, and assessing outdoor activities for personal, social, and relational development

Teaching format
The course uses various teaching methods such as experiential learning, cooperative work, field-based outdoor learning, short theoretical inputs, and guided co-design.

Educational objectives


Additional educational objectives and learning outcomes
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Assessment
The final assessment consists of a didactic project for an outdoor activity applicable to the chosen educational context.

Evaluation criteria
Clarity and feasibility of the project; coherence with the principles of Outdoor Education; creativity and adaptability to the school context; ability to connect experience and theory originality and care in documentation.

Required readings

Farné, R., Bortolotti, A., & Terrusi, M. (2018). Outdoor education prospettive teoriche e buone pratiche. Carocci editore.

Guerra, M. (2020). Nel mondo. Pagine per un'educazione aperta e all'aperto. FrancoAngeli.

Zadra, C. (2022). Pedagogia dei luoghi  ed esperienze educative estese. Guida.

Supplementary readings

Au, J. von. (2025). Lehrbuch Draußenschulpädagogik: Band 1: Grundlagen(1. Aufl.). Beltz Juventa.

Rosa, H., Endres, W., & Au, J. von. (2025). Resonanzpädagogik in der freien Natur: Draußen lernen - Horizont erweitern (1. Aufl.). Beltz Verlagsgruppe.

Further information
During the course, materials and articles will be provided, also selected according to the specific interests of the participants.