Learning through Nature

Nature acts in an integrated way, encompassing the individual as a whole and therefore many of its effects are synergistic since some improve others. Clear examples can be the direct relationship between movement and cognitive ability as well the social benefits of exercising in nature. In it, physical ability is worked on without the need to do so in a truly fair context, of a competitive nature.   Exploring nature is a sure way to awaken the learning of human beings, wanting to learn in an innate way, asking us questions and echoing surprising and curious experiences.

Each one exercises at their own pace and without attending to milestones or benefits, beyond those that they impose on themselves. Carrying out group activities in nature creates a feeling of belonging to it that is reinforced by being outdoors, in an open space, with no limits connecting, and where there are certain risks.

The natural world is an environment rich in learning possibilities, as in nature the opportunities for new knowledge and skills are seemingly endless, and when we spend enough time with them, nature will always arouse more desire to learn. Learning with nature is when nature becomes another teacher, providing a richer classroom than even the most careful trainers’ plans could.

This learning is quite easy to achieve, since has been (and is still) brought into developed environments: animals, plants, etc which can cover the attainment of awareness, abilities, morals, approaches, and actions not restricted to theoretical achievement.

Learning directly from nature incorporates acquiring valuable knowledge about the natural world, although also widened to commitment with other subject, capability, or even personal interests while in natural surroundings.

“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain, and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books.” John Lubbock