EDU 559 - Outdoor Classroom Design

This course focuses on the components and design layouts that help outdoor classrooms act as great places for children to explore, play, learn, and grow. We will examine the ways environments support play, the affordances of materials and loose parts, design guidelines, evaluating and mapping sites, choosing plants & trees and other materials, project budgeting, and creating a project calendar. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning to the design of an actual outdoor space.

Prerequisites & Notes
Bachelor’s Degree

Credits: 3