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Backman, Sheila J.; Crompton, John L. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1985
Reviews empirical studies of outdoor education's impact on cognitive development. Research findings are presented on the subject areas of environmental education, general science, and language development. A cautionary synthesis of research related to learning in the out-of-doors is also offered. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning