I
chose to read this article because most students in school ask questions along
the lines of “why are we learning this” or “when will I ever use this in real
life” and although I do believe in outdoor education, I wanted to see some
other positive opinions on these questions.
This
article talks about how society is changing into an indoors, fearful,
technology based place more and more every day. The media focuses on so many
negative events in the world and pays little attention to anything positive
that parents are keeping their children indoors more often. Tree houses and
outdoor play are now being replaced by technology and indoor distractions. With
lots of energy and curiosity, children and teens are very tactile and need to
feel and see things for themselves. Not just read about it in a book.
I
completely agree with what Angela has said in this paper. I believe that it is
very important to learn things in all different types of environments
especially when children get into their teens. As kids grow older, education
moves from being fun and active, to books and classrooms all day. It is nice to
have a class like outdoor Ed where you not only learn things sitting in a desk
but you get to use those skills you’re taught and test them in real life
situations. It is truly fun, active, different, educational, and builds
relationships with people you will share unforgettable experiences and memories
with.
Ward, Angela. "The Importance of
Outdoor Education." 2012. Web. 14 May 2013.
<http://www.examiner.com/article/the-importance-of-outdoor-education>.
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