Date
12-2016
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Paoze Thao
Abstract
The benefits of implementing outdoor education curriculum and outdoor learning into the state standards are plentiful, and the consequences of children who do not get the exposure to outdoor learning and activity can be severe. Nature deficit disorder is a term coined by Louv (2008) in his book Last child in the woods describing a child with little to no contact to nature and the outside world around them. Louv (2008) made connections to behavioral and developmental disorders that may have to do with the lack of outdoor exposure in the child’s life. There are countless advantages to implementing outdoor education curriculum in the schools. This capstone examines these advantages through the use of literature review and interviews with professionals who are also advocates for outdoor education curriculum.
Recommended Citation
Allen, Madison L., "The Benefits of Outdoor Education Curriculum for Elementary School Students with Nature Deficit Disorder" (2016). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 18.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/18
