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RAIU, Sergiu-Lucian, and Oana MÎNDRUȚ. "OUTDOOR EDUCATION: OBSTACLES AND PERSPECTIVES FOR PRACTICING OUTDOOR LEARNING IN ROMANIA." ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCHES AND STUDIES 12, no. 1 (2022): 109–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.26758/12.1.9.
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Objectives. Although in recent years more and more scientific studies demonstrate the benefits of outdoor educational activities on the harmonious development of children, in Romania outdoor education is not practiced enough and even is less promoted. The aim of this study was, on the one hand to see to what extent and in what form teachers currently practice outdoor educational activities, and, on the other hand to study the expectations of students, teachers and parents to carry out more outdoor educational activities. Methods and sample. The research was carried out as a foreplay to a national campaign to promote outdoor education, initiated by three Romanian non-governmental organizations that encourage outdoor education and carry out educational activities outside. It was carried out in the pandemic period of the Coronavirus, therefore three online questionnaires were addressed to students, teachers and parents of students. A sample of 3770 questionnaires were completed by students in mainstream schools (from the 3nd to 12th grade), 1907 questionnaires completed by teachers, and 3644 questionnaires completed by parents. Results. In an overwhelming proportion, 94% of students and 95.5% of parents would like some of their school activities to take place outdoor, while only 2.1% of students said that they currently carry out educational activities in the open air. Conclusions. Half of the students (56.6%) wish for more than 3 hours of outdoor educational activities per week. In average, teachers would like to spend outdoors with students between 10-30 hours of teaching activity per year, and 44.7% of parents would like more than 60 teaching hours per year to take place outdoors. In Romania, several more studies are needed to show the importance and the educational value of outdoor educational activities and outdoor play for the holistic development of children. It is also imperative to amend legislation and official documents to ensure that children are properly educated and they play outdoors during the school year. Outdoor education and physical activity should become part of children’s daily routine and special attention should be to its potential for development. Keywords: outdoor education, primary and high school students, teachers, parents perceptions, online sociological survey.
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Sari, Aidha Nur Indah. "The Impacts of Outdoor Learning Activities on Children’s Self Development." Academic Journal Perspective : Education, Language, and Literature 4, no. 1 (November 14, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.33603/perspective.v4i1.1681.
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This research concentrates on investigating the impacts of outdoor learning activities in the nature based Kindergarten School of Universe Al-Ghiffari Cirebon. The research is attempted to find out whether outdoor learning activities impact children‟s selfdevelopment or not. By doing triangulation as the method of this research, it will help to get the results more efficient, stronger, and credible. The results found that outdoor learning activities impact positively and effectively on children‟s progress across all areas of children‟s self developments. These areas include cognitive development, affective development, personal, social, and emotional development, and physical and behavioral development.
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Camarce, Christian Ivan B. "Effectiveness of Outdoor Physics Activities." Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, no. 11 (November 30, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.47760/cognizance.2021.v01i11.001.
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This paper presents the utilization of outdoor physics activities in the teaching of selected topics in light and optics in order to promote effective transfer of learning in physics and interacting with the environment which is one of the main subjects of the study. The study also looked into the effect of cooperative learning, active learning, use of higher order thinking skills (HOTS), relevance of learning experiences and development of social skills in physics among fourth year high school students in a secondary school in Bacacay, Albay. The researcher developed outdoor physics activities as an instructional intervention and used a single group pretest- posttest design. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used in the study. The instruments used in data gathering were the teacher- made questionnaire for the features of the outdoor physics activities in optics and results of the pretest- posttest for conceptual understanding and the guide questions for the journal entries of the students. Validation of data was done through triangulation of students’ journal entries, self-rating checklist and experts’ observation. Positive result shows in the conceptual understanding, development of scientific skills, enhancement on the attitude and values and improvement on the social skillsof the students. Further, it is recommended that additional outdoor physics activities be developed for the enrichment of the students’ conceptual understanding as they see their relevance to real life experiences.
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Loebach, Janet, Marcos Sanches, Julia Jaffe, and Tara Elton-Marshall. "Paving the Way for Outdoor Play: Examining Socio-Environmental Barriers to Community-Based Outdoor Play." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 7 (March 31, 2021): 3617. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073617.
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Outdoor play and independent, neighborhood activity, both linked with healthy childhood development, have declined dramatically among Western children in recent decades. This study examines how social, cultural and environmental factors may be hindering children’s outdoor and community-based play. A comprehensive survey was completed by 826 children (aged 10–13 years) and their parents from 12 schools (four each urban, suburban and rural) from a large county in Ontario, Canada. Five multilevel regression models, controlling for any school clustering effect, examined associations between outdoor play time per week and variable sets representing five prevalent factors cited in the literature as influencing children’s outdoor play (OP). Models predicted that younger children and boys were more likely to spend time playing outdoors; involvement in organized physical activities, other children nearby to play with, higher perception of benefits of outdoor play, and higher parental perceptions of neighborhood social cohesion also predicted more time in outdoor play. Time outdoors was less likely among children not allowed to play beyond home without supervision, felt they were ‘too busy’ with screen-based activities, and who reported higher fears related to playing outdoors. Study findings have important implications for targeting environmental, cultural and policy changes to foster child-friendly communities which effectively support healthy outdoor play.
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Abdul Aziz, Azhan, and Abdullah Sani Ahmad. "Flat Layouts and Children Outdoor Activities." Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies 2, no. 3 (April 1, 2017): 57–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v2i3.189.
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In Malaysia’s urban peripheries, where residential development still has room to expand, walk up flats have become a popular form of low-cost housing because of their relatively low construction and maintenance costs to match the required demand of the increasing urban poor. In this housing type, standardization and spatial efficiency result in minimum dwelling space, causing life to spill to the outdoors which then become vital social space for children. Appropriations of the space are an integral part of children’s growing up and social experiences. The paper explores the differences in children outdoor activities near the homes in relation to the different low-cost flat layouts through a comparative observational study. Different flat configurations were found to offer different spatial affordances for children’s social experiences which could inform design decisions.
Keywords: low-cost flats, outdoor space, children activities
© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
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Erdem, Devrim. "Kindergarten Teachers’ Views About Outdoor Activities." Journal of Education and Learning 7, no. 3 (March 22, 2018): 203. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jel.v7n3p203.
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Preschool years constitute a vital developmental period during which foundations of later development are formed. It is during this period that essential developments such as establishing attachment bonds, forming a basic sense of autonomy and sense of self (ego), language acquisition and attaining life and social skills. Studies in developmental psychology and in a variety of other disciplines have established that the optimal growth at this stage will prepare the child for later developmental tasks and challenges. For a great part of human history care and education of children at this period was done by extended family and the immediate local community. However, as demands of recent centuries and decades have necessitated longer and more intensive periods of formal schooling, preparation of preschool children for later development has evolved accordingly. Therefore, preschool education has been added to traditional family education and socialization of children. The accumulated literature and experience in preschool education has reached to a point where not only the classroom learning experiences but also the surrounding school and neighborhood settings have been receiving attention. One of the significant aspects of these contextual factors has been the playground. A growing body of research has addressed importance of incorporating the playground into educational activities for preschool children. Studies focusing on the playground activities for preschool in Turkey have been limited. Therefore, this study aimed at examining preschool teachers’ use of playground. Fifty-four preschool teachers from three different cities were recruited for this qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant. Results of the study showed that although the preschool teachers reported overall positive attitudes toward educational use of the playground, they underutilized the playground due to concerns about children’s safety and a lack of equipment and quality playground arrangements. Furthermore, they reported playing certain typically outdoors games indoors for these reasons. Results, limitations of the study and implications the results for both educations and researchers were discussed.
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Abdurakhman, R. Nur, Abdualaziz Ibrahim Lawej, and Nina Herlina. "The Influence of Project-Based Outdoor Learning Activities on Children’s Independence Development." International Journal of Educational Qualitative Quantitative Research 1, no. 2 (October 31, 2022): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.58418/ijeqqr.v1i2.15.
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Outdoor Learning activities are essential to developing children's abilities. Children's independent development is essential to explore children's abilities. Growth and development are continuous processes from conception to adulthood influenced by intrinsic or environmental factors. Development is an increase in abilities in body structures and functions in a regular and predictable pattern as a result of the maturing process. The purpose of this study was to statistically analyze the effect of project-based outdoor learning activities on children's independent development. The method used in this research is pre-experiment. The types of design used in the research are pre-test-post-test. The population studied is kindergarten children influenced by project-based author learning activities on children's independence. The sampling technique used in this study is total sampling. Research showed that the t-test resulted in 0.000 < 0.05. It shows that using the outdoor learning method for children's developing independence is more significant than before when only using the method of conversing in class. Significantly, project-based outdoor learning affects the growth and development of children's independence aged 5-6 years.
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Silva, Goretti, Alexandra Correia, Susana Rachão, Alcina Nunes, Elvira Vieira, Sónia Santos, Luís Soares, et al. "A Methodology for the Identification and Assessment of the Conditions for the Practice of Outdoor and Sport Tourism-Related Activities: The Case of Northern Portugal." Sustainability 13, no. 13 (June 30, 2021): 7343. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137343.
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Tourists’ demand for outdoor sport-related activities has been growing in the last decade, leading to the recognition of the outdoor tourism potential of the development of rural and urban areas where the activities could take place. While the literature has recognized this potential, its features and the existing conditions for its practice are often not fully comprehended, mainly due to the lack of measurement systems and performance indicators. This study addresses this gap by proposing a wide-ranging assessment matrix of nine outdoor-related activities, employing northern Portugal as a study area. Based on an exploratory qualitative analysis employing semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (public, private and third sector), the main contribution of this study lies in the development of the outdoor tourism assessment matrix (OTAM) to collect data. The OTAM matrix aims to identify and assess the conditions, namely the infrastructure and resources, for the practice of outdoor and sport tourism-related activities within the sustainable development pillars. The nine matrices comprising the OTAM allow the identification of the places where the outdoor activities can be practiced, and the conditions under which they can contribute to the definition of the development strategies of outdoor tourism.
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Pumpinyo, Sumalee, and Saowaluck Koocharoenprasit. "A Survey of Leisure Activities that the Elderly Desire." Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences 3, no. 3 (December 30, 2020): 14–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.33422/jarss.v3i3.517.
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The objective of this study was to explore both the indoor and outdoor activities that the elderly desire. This study employed a questionnaire and in-depth interviews with people aged 50 years and older in Bangkok, Prathum Thani, Samut Pragarn and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya provinces. The sample size was 185. The study showed that the outdoor activities that the elderly preferred were walking in the water, stretching activities and walking. The indoor activities that they preferred were muscle, brain and mind development. The most preferred outdoor activity of the elderly was walking in the water, while their favorite indoor activity was muscle development.
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Ne'matullah, Khairul Firdaus, Nabilah Abd Talib, Rita Wong Mee Mee, Lim Seong Pek, Saturia Amiruddin, and Md Rosli Ismail. "The impact of outdoor play on children’s well-being: A scoping review." Masyarakat, Kebudayaan dan Politik 35, no. 3 (August 22, 2022): 282–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/mkp.v35i32022.282-296.
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Outdoor play is a broad term that refers to a wide range of activities in a natural setting. However, modern technological advancements and gadgets such as television, computer and online games have resulted in children spending an increasing amount of time each day engaged in sedentary indoor activities rather than spending time outdoors. Many children’s social and physical health has deteriorated because of the reduction in outdoor access, which has been increasingly prevalent in recent years and may have long-term consequences. This scoping review aimed to determine what information was currently available on the impact of outdoor play on children’s wellbeing. This scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) criteria. As many as 165 citations were discovered across six databases for this scoping review, and 13 articles were eligible for inclusion. The majority of the findings showed that outdoor play positively impacts children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
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Zafeiroudi, Aglaia, and Charilaos Kouthouris. "Teaching Outdoor Adventure Activities in Preschools: A Review of Creativity and Learning Development." International Journal of Learning and Development 11, no. 2 (June 25, 2021): 141. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v11i2.18722.
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Creativity is a significant part of all aspects of childhood growth and development, including learning. Adventure play has been identified as a key component of early childhood, and it presents a variety of challenges and opportunities to educators, parents and children. This study explores the current state of knowledge of preschool outdoor adventure activity teaching and its impact on learning and creativity. The review reveals that adventure play boosts creativity and learning development in preschool children. Through a review of current literature, this paper discusses the importance of adventure activities in early years, the role of risk in creativity and learning development and the appropriateness of outdoor and adventure activity teaching methods. The paper concludes with an examination of gaps in existing knowledge and a discussion of the challenges to outdoor adventure activities from both parents and children. It recommends that schools, kindergartens and other institutions organize events, such as conferences, to educate parents and teachers on the role of outdoor adventure play in enhancing children’s learning abilities and creative thinking.
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Dismore, Harriet, and Richard Bailey. "“If only”: Outdoor and adventurous activities and generalised academic development." Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning 5, no. 1 (January 2005): 9–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14729670585200561.
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Ririn, Ririn, and Yuli Salis Hijriyani. "Implementasi Kegiatan Bermain Outdoor Dalam Mengembangkan Motorik Kasar Di Tk Pkk Banjarjo Pudak Ponorogo." WISDOM: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini 1, no. 1 (June 1, 2020): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.21154/wisdom.v1i1.2132.
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Abstract: Physical-motor development is physical development through coordinated nerve center, nerve, and muscle activities. Before the development of motor movement begins to process, then the child will remain helpless. The objectives of this study are: 1) The forms of outdoor play activities in TK PKK Banjarjo Pudak Ponorogo. 2) Implementation of outdoor play activities in developing gross motor skills in TK PKK Banjarjo Pudak Ponorogo. 3) Supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing outdoor play activities to develop gross motor skills in PKK Banjarjo Kindergarten, Pudak Ponorogo. The research approach used is qualitative research with a type of case study research. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique follows the concepts put forward by Miles and Huberman namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. From the analysis of the data it was concluded that: 1) The forms of outdoor play activities included playing outside APE such as seesaw, globe and swing, gymnastics using music, playing traditional games such as crickets, stilts and snakes, observing plants and imitating animal paths. 2) Implementation of outdoor play activities in developing gross motor skills by exercising using music every day if the yard is not wet and playing outside APE such as seesaw, globe and swing every day at rest.3) Supporting factors in implementing outdoor play activities to develop gross motor skills that is the enthusiasm of children participating in learning with enthusiasm, besides that the motivation of school principals and teacher cohesiveness to achieve common goals while the inhibiting factor in implementing outdoor play activities to develop gross motor skills is the inadequate funding and yard factors.
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Breen, Michael, Catherine Seppanen, Vlad Isakov, Saravanan Arunachalam, Miyuki Breen, James Samet, and Haiyan Tong. "Development of TracMyAir Smartphone Application for Modeling Exposures to Ambient PM2.5 and Ozone." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 18 (September 18, 2019): 3468. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16183468.
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Air pollution epidemiology studies of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) often use outdoor concentrations as exposure surrogates. Failure to account for the variability of the indoor infiltration of ambient PM2.5 and O3, and time indoors, can induce exposure errors. We developed an exposure model called TracMyAir, which is an iPhone application (“app”) that determines seven tiers of individual-level exposure metrics in real-time for ambient PM2.5 and O3 using outdoor concentrations, weather, home building characteristics, time-locations, and time-activities. We linked a mechanistic air exchange rate (AER) model, a mass-balance PM2.5 and O3 building infiltration model, and an inhaled ventilation model to determine outdoor concentrations (Tier 1), residential AER (Tier 2), infiltration factors (Tier 3), indoor concentrations (Tier 4), personal exposure factors (Tier 5), personal exposures (Tier 6), and inhaled doses (Tier 7). Using the application in central North Carolina, we demonstrated its ability to automatically obtain real-time input data from the nearest air monitors and weather stations, and predict the exposure metrics. A sensitivity analysis showed that the modeled exposure metrics can vary substantially with changes in seasonal indoor-outdoor temperature differences, daily home operating conditions (i.e., opening windows and operating air cleaners), and time spent outdoors. The capability of TracMyAir could help reduce uncertainty of ambient PM2.5 and O3 exposure metrics used in epidemiology studies.
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Bilbao-Malavé, Valentina, Jorge González-Zamora, Elsa Gándara, Miriam de la Puente, Elena Escriche, Jaione Bezunartea, Ainara Marizkurrena, et al. "A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of the Relationship between Outdoor Exposure and Myopia in University Students, Measured by Conjunctival Ultraviolet Autofluorescence (CUVAF)." Journal of Clinical Medicine 11, no. 15 (July 22, 2022): 4264. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm11154264.
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Myopia is the most common refractive error worldwide. This cannot be explained by genetic factors alone, therefore, environmental factors may play an important role. Hence, the main objective of this study was to analyse whether outdoor exposure could exert a protective effect against the development of myopia in a cohort of young adults and to investigate ultraviolet autofluorescence (CUVAF), as a biomarker of time spent outdoors. A cross-sectional observational study was carried out using two cohorts. A total of 208 participants were recruited, 156 medical students and 52 environmental science students. The data showed that 66.66% of the medical students were myopic, while 50% of the environmental science students were myopic (p = 0.021). Environmental science students spent significantly more hours per week doing outdoor activities than medical students (p < 0.0001), but there was no significant difference with respect to near work activities between them. In both cohorts, the degree of myopia was inversely associated with CUVAF, and a statistically significant positive correlation was observed between spherical equivalent and CUVAF (Pearson’s r = 0.248). In conclusion, outdoor activities could reduce the onset and progression of myopia not only in children, but also in young adults. In addition, CUVAF represents an objective, non-invasive biomarker of outdoor exposure that is inversely associated with myopia.
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Hall, Nathan, Brent Bradford, José da Costa, and Daniel B. Robinson. "Physical Education Teachers’ Embracement of Alternative Environment Activities." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 39, no. 4 (October 1, 2020): 508–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2019-0060.
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Background and Purpose: Despite widespread evidence suggesting the numerous benefits from being active in outdoor environments, children in many Western nations have recently been spending less time outdoors. This cross-sectional exploratory study provides a descriptive examination of physical education teachers’ embracement of alternative environment activities (AEAs) in physical education programs. Method: Data were collected from 225 current physical education teachers in Alberta and Manitoba, Canada, through an online survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, Levene’s tests, and independent t tests. Results: Significant differences were found in relation to teachers’ experiences, or lack thereof, with professional development in relation to the extent to which teachers embraced AEAs. Furthermore, cost was discovered to be the greatest perceived barrier to teaching AEAs. Discussion and Conclusions: This study reveals an established need for teachers’ professional development in teaching AEAs and for discovering ways to decrease cost barriers for teaching AEAs.
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Mihova, Evgeniya. "EUROPEAN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN KINDERGARTEN." Education and Technologies Journal 12, no. 2 (August 1, 2021): 351–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.26883/2010.212.3464.
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The report examines the place of European educational projects in kindergarten and the opportunities they provide for the modernization of the educational process. The challenges posed to educators by the pandemic and the need to outsource teaching are presented. Successful practices related to project activities that provide opportunities for outdoor learning are described, as well as the steps taken in the kindergarten for more work in this direction. examples are given with successful strategies implemented in a pandemic environment aspects of interaction and interdisciplinary connections possible in the course of the work are considered. Ideas for further actions for the development of outdoor learning in kindergarten through European projects are also given.
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Loebach, Janet, and Adina Cox. "Playing in ‘The Backyard’: Environmental Features and Conditions of a Natural Playspace Which Support Diverse Outdoor Play Activities among Younger Children." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 19 (October 3, 2022): 12661. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912661.
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Outdoor play in nature-rich spaces has been associated with healthy development among young children. The diverse play opportunities afforded to children by natural playspaces can scaffold health benefits, appreciation of nature, and pro-environmental behaviors into adulthood. Environmental features and conditions of outdoor playspaces significantly influence the diversity and quality of play opportunities. Understanding how the physical environment can support high-quality play experiences can inform the design of stimulating, health-promoting playscapes for children. An observational behavior mapping framework was utilized to examine the environmental features of The Backyard, a large natural playscape, associated with play activities among young children. The Tool for Observing Play Outdoors was used to capture outdoor play types OPT), along with associated behavioral and environmental data, during seven days of field observation. While the playspace supported most OPTs, Physical and Exploratory play were most prevalent. Associations with activity intensity and risk play are also presented. Loose parts, particularly natural loose parts, were highly involved in most OPTs, but especially associated with Exploratory play. Ground topography showed some association with several OPTs and warrants further investigation. The environmental features of The Backyard supported an abundant and diverse range of outdoor play activities for young children and families.
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Babris, Matijs, and Uģis Bratuškins. "Practical Modelling in Treehouse Development." Architecture and Urban Planning 15, no. 1 (January 1, 2019): 106–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/aup-2019-0015.
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AbstractUp-to-date nature tourism trends witness a growth of customer-oriented unique experiences. The present paper explores the potential of treehouses in nature tourism development in Latvia by providing unique and authentic experiences. Using the method of practical modelling several distinct treehouse construction methods are compared considering regional differences and different use cases. To achieve the set goal, three separate practical modelling workshops in different municipalities in Latvia were organised during the summer holidays of 2016–2018. History and construction types of treehouses were analysed as well as 30 experts from the local municipalities, treehouse companies, workshop participants, clients and customers were interviewed. The presented study is based on the 4-year experience of participation in several European treehouse workshops and organisation of the local treehouse activities and events in Latvia as well as learnings from managing an outdoor recreation company “Movement Spontaneous” and co-founding the Latvian Outdoor Association “Outdoor Club Latvia” in 2018.
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Li, Sixian, Qianyi Jiang, and Chenyu Deng. "The Development and Validation of an Outdoor Free Play Scale for Preschool Children." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 1 (December 26, 2022): 350. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010350.
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Children’s outdoor free play, which is characterized by intensive physical engagement and diverse social interactions, plays a unique role in early childhood development and education. However, existing scales cannot comprehensively measure children’s performance in outdoor free play. The research purpose of this study was to develop and validate an Outdoor Free Play Scale for Children-Preschool Version (OFPS-P) with good reliability and validity, in order to provide a practical tool for teachers to understand the level of children’s outdoor free play. Based on the review of existing scales of children’s play and the uniqueness of children’s outdoor free play, we developed a scale with 12 items and validated the scale with two samples of preschool children with exploratory (nsample1 = 140) and confirmatory (nsample2 = 241) factor analyses. Four factors were identified in this scale: physical fitness, approaches to learning, social interaction, and imagination. The results indicated good reliability and validity of OFPS-P, which can be used to evaluate preschool children’s performance on outdoor free play and to support teachers’ effective support in outdoor play activities in kindergartens.
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Xin, Hong Yun. "Creation of Outdoor Space for the Elderly." Advanced Materials Research 671-674 (March 2013): 2185–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.671-674.2185.
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With a rapid increase of the urban elderly population in China, it has become more and more important that suitable outdoor environment should be constructed for the aged. This paper puts forward some ideas and suggestions on how to create space for various outdoor activities for the aged in their neighborhood to meet their life, physiological, psychological and social needs of outdoor activities, as well as analyses a varied and multi-leveled environment for outdoor activities beneficial to their physical and mental well being and their capability of independent living, and there is a hope that it will be good to their health and longevity. In order to promote the sound development of the society, it is necessary to appeal for people's attention to the construction of outdoor environment for the aged.
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Michalakis, Vyron Ignatios, Michail Vaitis, and Aikaterini Klonari. "The Development of an Educational Outdoor Adventure Mobile App." Education Sciences 10, no. 12 (December 16, 2020): 382. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci10120382.
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This article focuses on the development of an educational outdoor adventure mobile app while presenting findings that were derived from various case studies that we conducted using it. The mobile application, called RouteQuizer, is complemented by a web application and a database, forming a system that enables teachers to create educational treasure hunt activities for their students and monitor their performance. The aim of the research was to create a system that would exploit all possible Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) and treasure hunt benefits while excluding possible smartphone use negative consequences. The development of the system took place in Greece and began in December 2017, by conducting a nation-wide research examining Greek secondary teachers’ Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy and perceptions on smartphone use and outdoor activities. By June 2018, 700 questionnaires were collected. In order to test the system, in March 2018, we conducted a pilot case study in Lesvos island Greece and between July 2018 and February 2020, we conducted four additional case studies and a teacher training program, all of which took place in Lesvos island Greece. During the development process of the mobile application, we focused on the participatory aspect of the process, paying special attention to the teacher and student evaluation during the design and prototyping phases. Considering that the system is educational we research whether the mobile application provided effective learning outcomes and whether it benefited students’ social and physical skills. The results that we collected suggest that the mobile application is an effective learning tool while mobile learning and treasure hunt benefits have been repeatedly confirmed during the case studies. Greek teachers and students also proved to be capable smartphone and computer users, and reported being willing to participate in similar activities in the future.
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Astuti, Retno Dwi. "Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Metode Outdoor Learning Untuk Mengembangkan Perilaku Sosial Anak Usia Dini." Pedagogi : Jurnal Anak Usia Dini dan Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini 5, no. 2 (November 21, 2019): 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.30651/pedagogi.v5i2.3378.
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ABSTRACT This research to describe the development of outdoor learning method learning devices through miniature outbound activities in Early Childhood Education, describing the results of the validation of outdoor learning methods through miniature outbound activities. The design of this research is research and development (R&D). The learning device development model used in this study is to use the 4D instructional development design proposed by Thiagarajan which consists of 4 stages of development namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The findings of this research and development are in the form of learning tools that have previously been tested, evaluated, until they meet the desired criteria. Learning tools developed include the Semester Program (Prosem), Weekly Learning Implementation Plan (RPPM) and Daily Learning Implementation Plan (RPPH). The validation results show that the learning tool of outdoor learning methods through miniature outbound activities has a material validity level of 93%, language validity of 85.71%, and validity of learning experts 94.64%.Keywords : learning media, outdoor learning method, social behavior ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran metode outdoor learning melalui miniatur kegiatan outbound pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, mendeskripsikan hasil validasi perangkat pembelajaran metode outdoor learning melalui miniatur kegiatan outbound. Desain pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (R&D). Model pengembangan perangkat pembelajaran yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan desain instructional development model 4D yang dikemukakan Thiagarajan yang terdiri dari 4 tahap pengembangan yaitu Define, Design, Develop, dan Disseminate. Adapun temuan pada penelitian dan pengembangan ini berupa perangkat pembelajaran yang sebelumnya sudah diujicoba, dievaluasi, sampai memenuhi kriteria yang diinginkan. Perangkat pembelajaran yang dikembangkan meliputi Progam Semester (Prosem), Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Mingguan (RPPM) dan Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Harian (RPPH). Hasil validasi menunjukkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran metode outdoor learning melalui miniatur kegiatan outbound memiliki tingkat kevalidan materi 93%,kevalidan bahasa 85,71%, dan kevalidan ahli pembelajaran 94,64%. Kate Kunci : perangkat pembelajaran, metode outdoor learning, perilaku sosial
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Krauksta, Daina, Paula Rozenvalde, and Kalvis Ciekurs. "OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CREATIVE THINKING IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 2 (May 26, 2016): 396. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2016vol2.1409.
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The article analyzes the influence of outdoor activities to creative thinking in children of preschool age (5-6 years). In today's education already from pre-school age is not sufficient with traditional learning. At the same time the use of this knowledge must be developed for use in various life situations. This requires creative thinking - the creation of new ideas. Perschoolers imagination knows no boundaries and therefore must be used. Excellent confirmation gives the outdoor environment - nature and natural processes, changing weather conditions.Outdoor physical activities is a precondition for the acquisition of skills necessary for life, while creative thinking promotes the development of these skills in the further use of the various life-changing situations. The study analyzes the outdoor activities lesson content and their organization, and proven creative thinking of fostering positive trends in the experimental group compared to the children in the control group.
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Nuryati, Nunung. "OUT DOOR AS LEARNING LEARNING CHARACTER CHILDREN EARLY CHILDREN AGE (Study Case in KB Nur Hidayah District of Kuningan)." Empowerment 7, no. 2 (September 30, 2018): 232. http://dx.doi.org/10.22460/empowerment.v7i2p232-238.773.
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Early childhood is a golden age called golden age. At this time the growth and development of children is very rapid and closely interconnected with each other such as physical growth, motor, emotional social, cognitive, language, and art. Character of children's independence has been achieved at this time one of them through learning outside the classroom or outdoor. The goal to be achieved through this research is to know and describe: 1). to know the objective condition of independence character before applying the learning of outdoor activities in Nur Hidayah Playing Group of Kuningan Regency. 2). know how to apply the learning of outdoor activities in improving the character of independence in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan. 3). knowing the result of independence character after applying outdoor learning activity in Nur Hidayah Playing Group of Kuningan Regency. This study uses qualitative research deskritif Source of this data is students in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan academic year 2017/2018, while the sample of the study amounted to 4 students into the case. The result of the research shows that: 1) the initial condition of the independence character of the child by the teacher is still relatively monotonous and conventional in that it is associated with the work which is limited to the learning that is related to the outdoor activities 2) the application of outdoor learning is done through the simple learning stages not complicated and can be followed by the child. 3). The results of the application of learning through outdoor activities in certain forms have contributed as in improving the character of independence of children in general, especially when starting to work with friends and the division of tasks with other friends meningkast significantly. Based on the results of the discussion that has been described learning activities with outdoor activities very positive impact on improving the character of independence of children in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan academic year 2017/2018. The result of obsevation of increasing the independence character of the children from before and after doing the application of outdoor activities showed the optimal and significant development.Early childhood is a golden age called golden age. At this time the growth and development of children is very rapid and closely interconnected with each other such as physical growth, motor, emotional social, cognitive, language, and art. Character of children's independence has been achieved at this time one of them through learning outside the classroom or outdoor. The goal to be achieved through this research is to know and describe: 1). to know the objective condition of independence character before applying the learning of outdoor activities in Nur Hidayah Playing Group of Kuningan Regency. 2). know how to apply the learning of outdoor activities in improving the character of independence in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan. 3). knowing the result of independence character after applying outdoor learning activity in Nur Hidayah Playing Group of Kuningan Regency. This study uses qualitative research deskritif Source of this data is students in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan academic year 2017/2018, while the sample of the study amounted to 4 students into the case. The result of the research shows that: 1) the initial condition of the independence character of the child by the teacher is still relatively monotonous and conventional in that it is associated with the work which is limited to the learning that is related to the outdoor activities 2) the application of outdoor learning is done through the simple learning stages not complicated and can be followed by the child. 3). The results of the application of learning through outdoor activities in certain forms have contributed as in improving the character of independence of children in general, especially when starting to work with friends and the division of tasks with other friends meningkast significantly. Based on the results of the discussion that has been described learning activities with outdoor activities very positive impact on improving the character of independence of children in the Playing Group Nur Hidayah District Kuningan academic year 2017/2018. The result of obsevation of increasing the independence character of the children from before and after doing the application of outdoor activities showed the optimal and significant development.
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Kilty, Trina J., and Andrea C. Burrows. "Systematic Review of Outdoor Science Learning Activities with the Integration of Mobile Devices." International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning 12, no. 2 (April 2020): 33–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.2020040103.
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The purpose of this systematic study review was to describe how researchers integrated mobile devices into outdoor science learning, assessment of those activities, and alignment of purpose, integration, and assessment. From initial 980 search results, the authors selected 45 articles based on the eligibility criteria of: (a) empirical study; (b) learning activity with science content; (c) outdoor setting; (d) mobile device integration; and (e) assessement. Researchers designed outdoor science learning activities integrated with mobile devices for the purposes of science knowledge gain, affective domain gain, and scientific inquiry. Researchers aligned components of scientific inquiry including hypothesis formation, observation, data collection and interpretation, and communication and collaboration. Conclusions describe benefits to integrating mobile devices with outdoor science learning activities by supporting scientific inquiry skill development. Alignment of purpose and assessment provides evidence of student learning important in meeting accountability standards.
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Yıldırım, Günseli, and Güzin Özyılmaz Akamca. "The effect of outdoor learning activities on the development of preschool children." South African Journal of Education 37, no. 2 (May 31, 2017): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.15700/saje.v37n2a1378.
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Hautbois, Christopher, and Christophe Durand. "Public strategies for local development: the effectiveness of an outdoor activities model." Managing Leisure 9, no. 4 (January 2004): 212–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1360671042000317270.
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Ahn, Yongjin, and Jongho Won. "Built Environment and Outdoor Leisure Activity under the Individual Time Budgets." Sustainability 14, no. 18 (September 6, 2022): 11151. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su141811151.
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Previous studies highlight the role of walkable neighborhoods in improving the health status of residents, hypothesizing that there is a strong relationship between the built environment and individual physical activity. However, unlike theoretical prediction, the evidence is less established that residents in inner cities engage in more physical activity than residents in suburban areas. To address this gap between theoretical prediction and empirical evidence in physical activity studies, this paper investigates the links between the built environment and outdoor leisure activities under the individual time constraint. We conducted path analysis, employing the samples of Los Angeles County in NHTS (National Household Travel Survey, 2008–2009). Empirical results revealed that individual time constraints have a significant negative effect on leisure time spent in outdoors, but the influence was marginal. Surprisingly, the access to local resource (e.g., park area) still matters even after time constraints are controlled for. Regarding the effects of other covariates, safety (perceived), attitude, and disability showed the largest association with outdoor leisure activities amongst the independent variables with the expected sign. Based on these results, this study not only confirms that the lack of time plays a role as a barrier of the outdoor leisure activity, but also proves that park area can be considered as a facilitator. However, the behavioral decision for outdoor leisure activities is about more than time constraints and the built environment since the effects of both are much smaller than other key covariates.
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Shirazi, M. Reza. "Mapping neighbourhood outdoor activities: space, time, gender and age." Journal of Urban Design 24, no. 5 (May 9, 2018): 715–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2018.1458607.
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Wang, Wei Zhen, Bing Shao, Li Zhen Wang, Nan Wu, and Gui Ying Zhang. "Outdoor Clothing Ecodesign Using Zipper as Functional Transformation Medium." Advanced Materials Research 680 (April 2013): 582–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.680.582.
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Outdoor clothing may vary multiple styles by means of opening, closing or replacing zipper and display different exterior profiles and functions in order to better satisfy the needs of outdoor activities. Using zipper as the transformation medium in synchronous transformation experiment for outdoor clothing and bag in style and function, this study realizes the perfect combination of practicality, functionality, aesthetics and enjoyment of products, extends the design concept of functional outdoor clothing and gives suggestions on ecological development of outdoor clothing.
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Veigel, Maarika, and Triinu Reedik. "OPPORTUNITIES OF IMPLEMENTING OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN YOUTH WORK: ON THE EXAMPLE OF TALLINN YOUTH CENTRES." SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference 2 (May 26, 2016): 363. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/sie2016vol2.1395.
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Nature as a natural living environment is important in the development of young people, but their lifestyle doesn’t support it. Youth workers have a major role in guiding young people to interesting activities in nature and outdoor, sharing relevant information as well as being an example. The research problem: what kind of opportunities were given to the youth, spending time in Tallinn youth centres, to participate in outdoor activities in the youth workers opinions and how to improve them? The aim of the research was to map the opportunities and needs to implement outdoor education in youth work in order to arouse interest in outdoor activities among the youth.For qualitative data collection semi-structured interviews were carried out (in February, 2015) in nine Tallinn youth centres out of ten. Therefore, the results can be generalized to all Tallinn youth centres. It was found that different opportunities for implementing outdoor education were used in Tallinn youth centres, but a large part of the potential is still unused. The workers in Tallinn youth centres feel the need to receive training about the methods, games and use of technical and interactive devices in carrying out outdoor activities for the youth.
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Sangkertadi, Sangkertadi, Reny Syafriny, and Cynthia E. V. Wuisang. "Development Of Regression Equations Of Outdoor Thermal Comfort For Night Situation Inhumid Tropical Regions." JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN: Jurnal dan Aplikasi Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan 19, no. 1 (January 31, 2022): 85–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.31964/jkl.v19i1.453.
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In tropical and humid cities, at night human activities also take place at outdoor space under the open sky, especially around 18.00 to 22.00. Air temperature during that time also tends to be warm, and the humidity has started to increase. The question is how much the thermal comfort level of people at outdoor space so that they feel enjoy and productive for their activities. Through this study, two regression equations was developed in order to predict the level of human thermal comfort at outdoor spaces at night in tropical area. A total of 80 adults consisting of 40 men and 40 women as subjects and respondents have filled out questionnaire about the perception of thermal comfort scales when obtaining various climate penetrations. The respondents wore tropical clothing types. The experiment was carried out at outdoor under open sky at coastal area in the city of Manado. The climate variables include air temperature, humidity, and wind speed. The regression equation consists of two, namely for the case of activities sitting with light work, and walking leisurely. The equation is in the form of Y=f(Xi), where Y is the scale of perception of comfort, and Xi is the climate variable. The equation produces a predicted range of perception of thermal comfort in terms of numbers 2 (feeling hot), 1 (feeling a slightly hot), 0 (feeling comfortable), -1 (feeling a slightly cold), and -2 (feeling cold). The R value of the two regression equations are 0.7. One of the results of calculations by using the regression shows that at outdoor spaces, pepole who sit with light work still feel comfortable in a climatic environment with air temperature 320C, humidity 65%, and being touched by a wind speed of 1 m/s.
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SCALABRINI, Elaine, Alexandra CORREIA, Alcina NUNES, Cláudia VELOSO, Elvira VIEIRA, Fernanda FERREIRA, Goretti SILVA, et al. "OUTDOOR TOURISM DEMAND SEGMENTATION: A CASE STUDY FROM NORTH OF PORTUGAL." GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites 44, no. 4 (December 30, 2022): 1342–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.30892/gtg.44420-952.
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This research aimed to segment the market of visitors who practise outdoor activities in the North region of Portugal based on their motivations. An online survey was conducted between June to September of 2021, with a sample of 200 tourists who realised the region's outdoor activities during this period. The data collected allowed determining factor analysis and the clusters. Two factors: services/hospitality and nature experiences, and three clusters: soft practitioners, radicals, and enthusiasts were delimited. The results show that these groups differ in motivations and practised activities. Segmentation of outdoor tourism demand in North of Portugal should set out marketing and promotion strategies in different destinations, attracting demand from outside the region, and according to their preferences.
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Mettis, Kadri, and Terje Väljataga. "Investigating Students' Conceptual Understanding of Socio-Environmental Problems." International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning 14, no. 4 (October 1, 2022): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.315626.
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The aim of this study was to investigate how mobile outdoor learning supports the development of students' conceptual understanding about local socio-environmental problems and students' attitudes towards the learning activity. To explore these aspects, a study following a design-based research model was designed and conducted with 68 eighth-ninth grade students. The learning design of the activity incorporated a number of mobile learning tools: environmental data collecting devices, tablets and students' smartphones with outdoor learning apps to facilitate the learning activity, which was mainly conducted outdoors. Research data was collected with semi structured pre- and post-questionnaires. The results showed that the students' conceptual understanding about the study topic developed significantly, and they were positively minded about their experience in working on a socio-environmental issue. Based on the results, it can be concluded that mobile outdoor learning activities focusing on timely socio-environmental problems have the potential to increase students' conceptual understanding.
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M. O, UNAH,, ALI, S. M, and JAAFAR, G. A. "EFFECT OF CAMPUS BUILT ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITIES." BIMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2536-6041) 6, no. 01 (April 30, 2022): 88–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.56892/bimajst.v6i01.316.
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Exploring how campus environmental attributes affect student satisfaction and performance inhigher educational institutions continues to be a critical initiative with less attention given byresearchers in Nigerian universities. The aim of this paper is to examine the effect of campusdevelopment in enhancing student’s sustainable activities by assessing the built environment ofBayero University, Kano. A total of 245 questionnaires were administered to students of seven (7)faculties with a view to assessing their satisfaction with campus environment, and 210questionnaires (87.5%) were retrieved. The questionnaire had three sections: (a) respondents’demographic characteristics; (b) assessment of 15 attributes on the physical characteristics ofoutdoor spaces; and (c) assessment of 16 attributes of infrastructural development. The questionswere structured based on 3-point Likert type scale with “Agreed = 3”, “Neutral = 2” and“Disagreed = 1”. Penalty scoring was assigned to the variables. Data collected were subjected tounivariate analysis of descriptive and inferential statistics, while Relative Satisfaction Index (RSI)was used to analyze the scores. The study showed that students were more satisfied with thefollowing outdoor attributes: Good environmental conditions (M = 2.090), well maintainedenvironment (M = 2.081), good spatial arrangement (M = 2.044). The respondents weredissatisfied with sport facilities adequacy which got M = 0.986; secured living environment (M =0.945) and lighting adequacy (M = 0.911). On the infrastructural development, the students weresatisfied with the administrative building exterior for having an appealing skyline (M = 2.090).Campus enhanced development (M = 2.044), availability and adequacy of learning facilities (M= 2.081). While they were dissatisfied with reading on outdoor furniture (M = 0.945);availability of social infrastructure within hostels (M = 0.911) and provision of campus cafeteria(M = 0.786). The study concludes that there is the need for proper integration of both outdoorspaces and infrastructural development for students’ performance with improved comfort andwell-being.Keywords: built environment, campus sustainability, outdoor space, students’ perception,
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Gel, A. G., and E. Şatıroğlu. "Determination of Open Green Space Usage in Housing Estates." Open House International 43, no. 3 (September 1, 2018): 59–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ohi-03-2018-b0008.
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In parallel with industrialization and population growth, the need for housing areas in developing countries has also increased. Diminishing green areas in cities due to unplanned urbanization led people to search for new residential areas where they can meet with green and can satisfy their social and cultural needs. Trabzon city is located on the East Black Sea coast of Turkey. By virtue of the concentration of settlement in the city center and the problems it has caused, the residential areas have been directed to the eastern parts of the city. Kaşüstü is one of Trabzon's new and popular residential and commercial areas. As the study area, 3 different site areas in Kaşüstü region located in the Yomra district in the east of Trabzon were determined. In this study, it was aimed to determine the outdoor facilities and opportunities of different housing estates in Kaşüstü region. Outdoor activities, types of usages, preferences and requests of users in these areas were identified. Thus, outdoors in different housing estates in the same region and the usage types of these places were compared. In addition, new suggestions and alternatives for outdoor usage have been developed.
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MD AMIN, BOKHORI. "THE ROLES OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS AT PENANG, MALAYSIA." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies 02, no. 06 (June 20, 2019): 01–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.33826/ijmras/v02i06.2.
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This study evaluated the relationship between workplaces learning activities, outdoor learning activities, and continuous learning activities on employees' performance in manufacturing firms in Penang, Malaysia. A sample size of 222 respondents was taken from 28 electrical manufacturing firms with a 6322 population and 361 samples to examine the relationship. A questionnaire was designed for data collection to measure learning activities on employees' performance in manufacturing firms. A stratified sampling method was used, and the data was analyzed using SmartPls 3.7.8. The study showed that workplaces learning activities and continuous learning activities have a significant relationship with employees' performance in manufacturing firms. The result also showed that outdoor learning activities are not-significant on employees’ performance in manufacturing firms. However, the limitation of this study only covers electrical manufacturing firms. Suggested for future study focus on electronic, plastic, and fabricated manufacturing firms to be more effective in improving manufacturing firms' learning and development practices.
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Lee, Ki-Kwang, YoungKi Park, Sang-Pil Han, and Hyun Cheol Kim. "The Alerting Effect from Rising Public Awareness of Air Quality on the Outdoor Activities of Megacity Residents." Sustainability 12, no. 3 (January 22, 2020): 820. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12030820.
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This study investigated how the public awareness of air quality affects people’s decisions to participate in outdoor activities. Given that the keyword search volume of particulate matter (PM) in Seoul, South Korea started to grow dramatically only after November 2013, we defined two periods (low and high public awareness of PM) and conducted a series of comparative analyses to investigate the impact of public awareness of air quality on the relationship between PM level and people’s outdoor activities. In the low public awareness period, people’s outdoor activities measured by the number of daily subway passengers did not significantly vary over PM levels, even in the ’unhealthy’ range (80 < PM10 < = 150 µg/m3). On the contrary, during the high awareness period, people’s activities were significantly affected by the PM level, even in the ’moderate’ range. Specifically, the perceived safety threshold of PM10 level that people use to decide for engaging outdoor activities has decreased from 120 to 70 µg/m3. These results suggest that public awareness of air quality and its harmful ramifications on health is a key determinant of outdoor activities rather than PM10 concentration itself. Thus, this study alludes to a need for more timely and effective dissemination of air quality information to the public as much as for curbing anthropogenic emissions.
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Jackson, S. Brent, Kathryn T. Stevenson, Lincoln R. Larson, M. Nils Peterson, and Erin Seekamp. "Connection to Nature Boosts Adolescents’ Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Sustainability 13, no. 21 (November 8, 2021): 12297. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132112297.
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Growing evidence suggests that connection to nature may be linked to mental health and well-being. Behavioral changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic could negatively affect adolescents’ connection to nature, subsequently impacting health and well-being. We explored the relationship between connection to nature and well-being before and during the pandemic through a nationally representative survey of adolescents across the United States (n = 624) between April and June 2020. Survey items focused on connection to nature, mental well-being, and participation in outdoor activities before and during the pandemic. Paired-sample t-tests revealed declines in connection to nature, mental well-being, and participation in outdoor activities during the pandemic. Multiple linear regression analyses examining connection to nature’s mediating role between outdoor activity participation and mental well-being indicated that connection to nature fueled higher levels of mental well-being at both time intervals. Z scores comparing connection to nature’s mediating role between outdoor activity participation and mental well-being between time intervals indicate that during the pandemic, the direct effect of outdoor activities on mental well-being increased, generating a greater impact than before the pandemic. This study illustrates how the health and well-being benefits associated with adolescents’ outdoor activities are reinforced when those activities also foster a stronger connection to nature.
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Remmen, Kari Beate, and Merethe Frøyland. "«Utvidet klasserom» – Et verktøy for å designe uteundervisning i naturfag." Nordic Studies in Science Education 13, no. 2 (September 4, 2017): 218–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5617/nordina.2957.
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Despite its rich learning potential, outdoor science activities are challenging to integrate in classroom teaching. Therefore, this paper synthesizes theory, findings and experiences from 20 years of research – and development projects aiming to integrate outdoor teaching in school science, resulting in a pedagogical model called "Extended classroom". Discussing "Extended classroom" in light of related frameworks in the literature, we propose that the "Extended classroom" offers more explicit tools for teachers in designing outdoor science activities that foster opportunities for students to develop deeper learning. In addition, "Extended classroom" seems to facilitate collaboration between classroom teachers and external professionals.
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Ghani, Noor Syazana Abd, Taib Ibrahim, and Nursyarizal Mohd Nor. "Designing of a generator for wave energy conversion for outdoor activities." International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) 11, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 1415. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijpeds.v11.i3.pp1415-1422.
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Wave energy is one of the renewable resources with high availability area of the wave across the world. However, the wave power density in Malaysia is smaller compared to other countries with progressive development in Wave Energy Converter (WEC), which leads to wave energy utilization to produce pico-scale power generation for the benefit of outdoor activities. Thus, this paper is presenting the modeling of a tubular longitudinal permanent magnet linear generator for wave energy conversion for outdoor activities. This research aims to design a pico-scale linear generator with 100 W output power utilizing wave energy. The design is also intended to be a portable design with a weight that less than 20 kg, which compatible with outdoor activities. The generator is proposed by designing the different shapes of permanent magnets with slotless configuration. The designs are simulated using the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to obtain the performance of flux distribution, flux linkage, and back EMF performance.
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Sung, Wen Pei, Jia Syun Jhang, Yu Kuang Zhao, and His Tien Chen. "Study on Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Recreation Behavior of Taiwan Farm Park in Central Taiwan." Advanced Materials Research 1030-1032 (September 2014): 629–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1030-1032.629.
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According to the economic development and the requirement of leisure activities, the popularity of leisure and recreation become very popular in Taiwan. Thus, How to attract tourists to visit these leisure places becomes as a major issue. The questionnaire and outdoor and semi-outdoor comfort detecting devices are applied to analyze these real factors. The results of questionnaire display that “choose a comfortable time to recreation” and “choose the comfort of shade near the local open space” are most important factors for tourists. Then, filed test results show that actual influence factors of tourist activities are outdoor and semi-outdoor thermal comfort, such as wind velocity and surface temperature of construction materials. Thus, the suitable construction material is imitation wood for creating a comfort place.
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Plandowska, Magdalena. "An Outline of the Issue of the Need for Physical Activity among Preschool Children – As Exemplified by BiałA Podlaska Area." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 21, no. 1 (March 1, 2014): 25–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2014-0004.
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Abstract Introduction. Respecting a child's need for physical activity is an extremely important factor that determines proper development of preschool children. To meet this demand children need approximately 6 hours (boys) or 5 hours and 15 minutes of activity (girls) [1]. However, for many years we have seen serious neglect in terms of meeting children's need for physical activity and for staying outdoors. The aim of this study was to define to what extent the older preschool children's need for physical activity and staying outdoors was satisfied. Material and methods. An interview with parents and an observation technique were employed in the study. The obtained data were used to draw up an activity card that included activities undertaken by a child in a period of 24 hours. An assessment of physical activity consisted of highlighting movement activities on the card and noting their duration (in minutes). A proper classification was developed to determine to what degree the examined children's need for physical activity and staying outdoors was fulfilled. Results and conclusions. Movement activities organised in a kindergarten are the basic form of physical activity of preschool children. It is the only form of physical activity for children whose needs are not fully met (slightly more than half of the children). Children with sufficient physical activity (every third child is exposed to the activity defined as satisfactory, while every tenth child's needs are fulfilled to a very good degree) undertake extra (spontaneous) activities such as outdoor games and plays as well as activities selected by adults. The research revealed that it is necessary to increase the duration of daily physical activities at home and at a kindergarten and to hold outdoor games and plays more frequently.
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Salmon, PM, N. Goode, MG Lenné, C. Finch, and E. Cassell. "Understanding accident causation in led outdoor activities: development of an accident analysis framework." Injury Prevention 18, Suppl 1 (October 2012): A240.1—A240. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040590w.53.
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Satria, Teguh, and Lutfi Nur. "Outdoor Education dan Self Concept." TEGAR: Journal of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School 3, no. 2 (May 31, 2020): 26–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/tegar.v3i2.24037.
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The deviation of social behavior of elementary school students lately is very alarming, it requires preventive and curative efforts in handling it.The focus of this study would like to see the contribution of outdoor education activities to students' self concept in the primary school of the UPI Campus Tasikmalaya Campus, Indonesia. 32 students were selected as samples through purposive sampling technique. The experimental method was used in this study. Data obtained through self concept scale questionnaire. The results of the study mentioned Outdoor Education activities contributed to the development of self concept. This finding can be used as an alternative by physical education teachers in the context of innovation and learning variation. Further research can be carried out on the development of other affective aspects such as assertive behavior. Abstrak Penyimpangan perilaku sosial siswa sekolah dasar akhir-akhir ini sangat memprihatinkan, diperlukan upaya preventif dan kuratif dalam menanganinya. Fokus penelitian ini ingin melihat kontribusi aktivitas outdoor education terhadap self concept siswa di sekolah dasar laboratorium percontohan UPI Kampus Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. Sebanyak 32 siswa dipilih menjadi sampel melalui teknik purposive sampling. Metode eksperimen digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner skala self concept. Hasil penelitian menyebutkan aktivitas Outdoor Education memberikan kontribusi terhadap pengembangan self concept. Temuan ini dapat dijadikan alternatif oleh para guru pendidikan jasmani dalam rangka inovasi dan variasi pembelajaran. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat dilakukan terhadap pengembangan aspek afektif lainnya seperti perilaku assertif.
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Sugiyama, Takemi, and Catharine Ward Thompson. "Outdoor Environments, Activity and the Well-Being of Older People: Conceptualising Environmental Support." Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space 39, no. 8 (August 2007): 1943–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/a38226.
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Although the outdoor environment provides older people with various opportunities to enhance their quality of life (QOL), few studies have investigated the extent to which this environment is influential in practice. In order to enable empirical research on this topic, in this paper we propose and examine the concept of environmental support. On the basis of a review of recent literature in gerontology, public health, environmental psychology, landscape architecture, and urban design, we argue that the supportiveness of neighbourhood environments that make outdoor activity (eg, walking) easy and enjoyable is conducive to a better QOL for older people. We introduce three ways of conceptualising environmental support focusing on the following: personally meaningful outdoor activities, environmental attributes found relevant to people's activities, and unmet needs for daily activities. Several conceptual frameworks that incorporate environmental support, QOL and other potentially salient constructs are also presented. We suggest possible future research directions employing this concept.
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Hong, Leng, and Jiang Cun-Yan. "A Field Study on Climate Comfortable Conditions of Urban Public Open Spaces in Marginal Season of Winter Cities." Open House International 42, no. 2 (June 1, 2017): 28–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ohi-02-2017-b0005.
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In order to study the importance of climate comfortable conditions of urban public open spaces in marginal season of winter cities for people's outdoor activities, first, the paper ascertained the specific times of Harbin's outdoor and marginal seasons based on meteorological data from 1984 to 2013. Second, this paper conducted field survey, which includes in situ measurement and structured interview, in three typical urban public open spaces in marginal season. The calculated results show that Harbin has an outdoor season from Apr 25th to Oct 1st, and the spring marginal season is from Apr 4th to Apr 24th, the fall marginal season is from Oct 2nd to Oct 24th. At the same time, the results of in situ measurement show that there is great room for the improvement of climatic conditions of urban public open spaces in the marginal season of winter cities, especially the public open spaces near to the high-rise buildings and waterfront, and the apparent temperature in these two open spaces is about 3°C lower than the air temperature simultaneously. The results of structured interview show that people would like to do some outdoor activities when it is nice weather outside in marginal season, and the regression analysis results show that people's outdoor activities time are severely affected by climate comfortable conditions in marginal season. They feel that fine microclimate is much more important for a person than enough facilities and green landscape of urban public open spaces in marginal season. The paper suggested that the specific times of outdoor and marginal seasons should be added to some urban design guidance as a specification in urban planning practice, and this paper advanced some urban planning strategies related to urban design to improve climatic conditions of urban public open spaces in the marginal seasons of winter cities.
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Ndari, Susianty selaras, Chandrawaty Chandrawaty, Imam Mujtaba, and Mafaza Conita Ananto. "Children's Outdoor Activities and Parenting Style in Children's Social Skill." JPUD - Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini 13, no. 2 (November 30, 2019): 217–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.21009/jpud.132.02.
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Physical activity is very important for early childhood, especially outdoor activities that add a lot of new experiences. This study aims to check the relationship of children's outdoor activities and parenting styles and children's social skills. The participants are 125 parents of early childhood who attend kindergarten. The research method is a descriptive study using the relational screening model. The results showed that there was a relationship between outside play and parenting style on the social skills of children in their childhood. Democratic parenting styles are found to promote children's social skills, while authoritative parenting styles have a negative correlation with interpersonal skills, the ability to express verbally, self-control, listening skills, emotional management and adaptation to change. In the sub-dimensions of anger management and adaptation to changing skills is a significant difference between authoritative parenting styles and not permissive parenting with children's social skills.
Keywords: Early Childhood Social skills, Outdoor Activities, Parenting Styles
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Rojo-Ramos, Jorge, Fernando Manzano-Redondo, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, Miguel Angel García-Gordillo, and José Carmelo Adsuar. "Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Perception of Outdoor Learning Activities in the Spanish Region of Extremadura." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 11, 2021): 8986. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168986.
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Over the years, it has been demonstrated that nature is a very important pillar in learning. Outdoor education is an innovative pedagogical approach that is gaining prominence and brings numerous benefits to the students who receive it. Previous studies have tried to show the positive relationship between education and nature and its benefits for children, but only a few reports refer to the specific perception of teachers on this issue, as well as possible differences according to the location of the school. Thus, taking into account the research questions, this paper aims to identify, analyze, and interpret the perception of early childhood education teachers in the Spanish region of Extremadura about outdoor educational practices. For this purpose, attention is paid to the implementation, difficulties, training, or area in which these outdoor educational practices take place, considering the location of the school. Findings showed that teachers are aware of the benefits of outdoor education, but most of them have not received specific training on it, perceive difficulties in carrying them out, or only carry them out at school. As a result, some differences can be perceived depending on the location of the school. Therefore, these results should make us change our perception of education and be able to propose alternatives, involving all the agents and participants of the education system and being aware of the benefits of outdoor education.