Changing World of Outdoor Learning in Europe

Peter Becker, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of sociology and anthropology of sport at Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.Barbara Humberstone, PhD, is Professor of Sociology of Sport and Outdoor Education at Buckinghamshire New University, UK.Chris Loynes, PhD, is Reader in Outdoor Studies at the University of Cumbria.Jochem Schirp, retired director of bsj Marburg (Germany), a nation- and Europe-wide operating non-profit organisation in the field of child and youth care.

• Introduction Peter Becker for editorsSection 1: Socio-political and environmental contextsIntroduction Barbara HumberstoneSelf-fulfilment in nature: Observations about a major narrative in European outdoor culture Peter BeckerYouth policy of the European Union Jochem SchirpWomen in outdoor adventure education and outdoor learning in Europe: feminist issues, gender relations and future perspectivesKirsti Pedersen-GurholtOutdoor education/studies and Eco-feminisms – Reflections on the last 20 years Di Collins, Barbara HumberstoneConsider your trace: the shift from education ‘in’ to education ‘for’ the environmentChris LoynesSection 2: Structures and AgenciesIntroduction Jochem SchirpTranscultural explorations in nature based early childhood educationEva Ärlemalm-Hagser, Sue ElliottThe changing character of Outdoor Education Centres in the UKGeoff CooperTEOS - an attempt to establish an academic discourse about the European Outdoor Culture in a continually further globalising world Peter Becker, Martin Lindner and Martin VollmarNo risk, no experience – Imbalances in the safety-provisions discourse from the outdoor-pedagogical perspectiveMartin Vollmer, Martin LindnerAdventure Education and Outdoor Learning: examining journal trends since 2000 Heather Prince, Beth Christie, Barbara Humberstone, Kirsti Pedersen GurholtSection 3: National perspectives Introduction Chris LoynesDevelopment(s) of Outdoor Education in Sweden Erik BackmanOutdoor Education in the National Curriculum: the shifting sands in formal education Mark LeatherIrish Outdoor Education: knowing my placeStephen HannonThe Development and Role of Outdoor Education and CŠOD in the Slovenian School SystemDarja Skribe Dimec and Irena Kokalj'From Erä to Elo. Loss or Gain? A brief history of Finnish Outdoor EducationJari Kujala Education in Nature Programmes in the Czech Republic Since 1989Jan Neuman, Ivana Turkova and Andrew J. MartinConversations across the Pond: connections between Canadian and Western European outdoor studies over the last 20 yearsPat MaherEnd Piece: Adventures in the Outdoors – an email communication between Steve Bowles & Peter BeckerSteve Bowles, Peter Becker