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Peer-reviewed article

Environmental effects on learning: The outdoor field trip.

July 1, 1981 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections
Reports effects of an outdoor field trip on learning within the context of a community-based Summery Ecology Program for children between 7 and 13 years of age. Results include the finding that novel environments are poor settings for imposed task learning when compared with familiar environments.

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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sce.3730650309/abstract

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  • W. Wade Martin
    Author
    The Catholic University of America
  • 2013 05 23 Falk headshot
    John H Falk
    Author
    Oregon State University
  • John D. Balling
    Author
    Smithsonian Institution

    • Citation

    DOI : 10.1002/sce.3730650309
    Publication Name: Science Education
    Volume: 65
    Number: 3
    Page Number: 301
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Park, Outdoor, and Garden Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | K-12 Programs

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