Date
5-2025
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Paoze Thao
Abstract
This senior capstone research project aims to delve deeper into the benefits of experiential outdoor learning that contributes to the growing body of knowledge and practical applications of this dynamic educational approach of elementary school students. Through the use of literature review, interviews with program workers and school administrators and survey with educators and past students, the result findings indicated that experiential outdoor learning benefits elementary school students despite some cost challenges, but provided them with more opportunities to learn from outdoor activities to increase their academic achievement, improve their cognition, and enhance their social skills with a deeper sense of the natural world that connects classroom with outdoor activities, making learning more enjoyable.
Recommended Citation
Witt, Jillian R., "The Benefits of Experiential Outdoor Learning for Elementary School Students" (2025). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1973.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1973