Showing papers by "Tonia Gray published in 2021"
Swinburne University of Technology1, Technische Universität München2, Technical University of Berlin3, Deakin University4, University of Queensland5, University of Sydney6, Macquarie University7, University of California, Davis8, University of Melbourne9, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation10, University of Tasmania11
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore urban agriculture in Australia as a Nature-Based Solution (NBS) to address some of the ecological, social, economic and health challenges facing the continent, arguing that urban agriculture has the potential to mitigate the effects of climate change extremes while simultaneously providing multiple benefits such as improving wellbeing, people-nature connections, and food security.
34 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a systematic review of the literature on outdoor learning and its benefits for development, wellbeing, and personal growth is presented, with a focus on school-aged educational settings.
Abstract: Outdoor Learning in natural environments is a burgeoning approach in the educational sector. However, the evidence-base of research has not kept pace with teacher perceptions and increased practitioner usage. Anecdotal evidence and formal research suggest the significant health and wellbeing benefits of nature connection. Offering low-cost, non-invasive pedagogical solutions to public health challenges—particularly around mental health, wellbeing, physical literacy, and increasing physical activity–the pedagogical benefits of Outdoor Learning are yet to be fully enunciated. The proposed systematic review will search for studies across eight academic databases which measure the academic and socio-emotional benefits of Outdoor Learning, with a focus on school-aged educational settings. Using the inclusion criteria set out in this paper (and registered with PROSPERO: CRD42020153171), relevant studies will be identified then summarised to provide a synthesis of the current literature on Outdoor Learning. The goal of this review is to document the widespread international investigation into Outdoor Learning and its associated benefits for development, wellbeing, and personal growth. The systematic review will provide insights for teacher-training institutions, educational policy makers, and frontline teachers to improve the learning experiences of future students.
24 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a gender-aware and social-responsive culture is embedded in the outdoor profession, which is one of the many challenges which confronts the outdoor professions. Creative methodologies and feminist research has the potential to unlock...
Abstract: Embedding a gender-aware and social-responsive culture is one of the many challenges which confronts the outdoor profession. Creative methodologies and feminist research has the potential to unlock...