Ancient Greece’s Plato to Glencoe: When Theories Combine with Practice

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Carol Murdoch explores the concept of outdoor learning and its impact on personal development. She begins by discussing Plato and the Allegory of the Cave, highlighting how individuals can become trapped in their own limited experiences. Carol then delves into the challenges of embracing outdoor learning as an alien experience for teachers who are accustomed to indoor teaching. She references the theories of Carl Rogers, emphasising the importance of self-concept and unconditional positive regard in facilitating personal growth. Carol also shares techniques for building confidence in outdoor learning and encourages teachers to find the positives in every lesson.

Takeaways

• Outdoor learning can be an alien experience for teachers accustomed to indoor teaching, but it offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  
• The theories of Carl Rogers, such as self-concept and unconditional positive regard, apply not only to students but also to teachers in their own personal development.
  
• Building confidence in outdoor learning can be achieved through techniques such as positive body language, visualisation, and finding the positives in every lesson.
  
• Embracing outdoor adventures and sharing experiences can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of the benefits of outdoor learning.

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