ABSTRACT

There is rapidly growing research on the multiple benefits of nature-based experiences. Some institutions of higher education have incorporated these types of experiences in areas such as building design, travel offerings, residential programs, green spaces, field trips, wellness centers, and freshman orientation programs. Unfortunately, urban community college students often do not receive the chance to participate in these type of experiences due to lack of opportunity and lack of time outside of class due to their multiple responsibilities. One way to help mitigate some of these challenges, is for community college faculty to embed nature-based learning experiences into their courses. This paper presents a case study of a nature-based learning experience that took place at the Central Park Zoo as part of a required first year course.

摘要

关于基于自然的体验的多重好处的研究正在迅速增长。一些高等教育机构已将这些类型的经验融入到建筑设计、旅游产品、住宅项目、绿地、实地考察、健康中心和新生迎新项目等领域。不幸的是，城市社区大学的学生往往没有机会参与这些类型的体验，因为他们的多重责任缺乏机会和课外时间。帮助缓解其中一些挑战的一种方法是让社区学院的教师将基于自然的学习经验嵌入他们的课程中。本文介绍了在中央公园动物园进行的基于自然的学习体验的案例研究，该体验是第一年必修课程的一部分。