Educational Methods Instruct Outdoor Design Principles: Contributing to a Better Environment

Abstract

Several educational methods are used in building up children; each has different settings accordingly different requirements. The research focuses on Montessori Method that presented innovation in the field of outdoor learning. Here comes a question 'Does the educational system instruct the design of outdoor spaces?'

Accordingly, the research introduces Montessori principle 'exploring surrounding environment', comparing studies on children; finding out how educational system could achieve its objectives through its own settings' requirements in outdoor spaces' design. If so; spaces' design principles should be for each educational system individually in order to reach maximum benefits of the educational process.