Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning

This study explores special education teachers’ perspectives on the value and implementation of out-of-school learning environments in Türkiye. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten teachers working at different educational levels. Findings indicate that teachers perceive these environments as supportive of students’ social in…

Outdoor coaching is a practice growing in popularity among outdoor practitioners and professional coaches, yet research into these experiences in nature remains limited. This study explores how practitioners make sense of using outdoor environments as a space for client learning. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), 14 ‘professional credentialed coaches’ were interviewed to explo…

Schoolyards play a crucial role in children's physical and cognitive development, as well as in fostering social interaction and overall well-being. This systematic review synthesises empirical studies, published between 2004 and 2024, examining the impact of schoolyard design on the physical activity and play preferences of children between the ages of 5 and 12 through a gender-sensitive le…

This paper focuses on the novice-expert divide in cave leaders, comparing professional judgment and decision-making (PJDM) through Applied Cognitive Task Analysis (ACTA) methods. Novice leaders (n=4) were purposively sampled and undertook the three stages of the ACTA protocol. A Cognitive Demands Table was produced and the collected data were compared to our previous study of high-level instructo…