Judy Duncan, a teacher with a passion for outdoor learning, shares her journey and experiences. She discovered the benefits of outdoor learning when she took her primary six class outside for short periods every day, which greatly improved their concentration and behavior. Judy emphasizes the importance of making connections with the real world through outdoor learning and believes that children should have the opportunity to meet different people and experience different places. She also highlights the value of incorporating nature into lessons and the positive impact it has on students. Judy provides practical examples of whole school outdoor days, emphasizing the simplicity and low resource requirements. She encourages teachers to plan their week as normal and then consider what activities could be taken outside to enhance learning. Judy envisions outdoor learning becoming a regular part of every teacher's approach, with more resources and support available for upper stages and specialist nature teachers.

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