Imagining Schools with Planned Green Spaces to Nurture Student Well-Being, Support STEM Engagement, and Build Community Partnerships
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https://doi.org/10.59719/txep.v9i1.64Keywords:
community green spaces, STEM engagement, school/university/community partnershipsAbstract
This article imagines school campuses that have planned green spaces in which students can connect to the natural world in a peaceful and serene setting. In addition to plant beds that are visually appealing and can attract butterflies and birds, the space ideally could include walking paths, a gardening plot, shaded seating, and safe and attractive, water features. Campus green spaces can promote psychological well-being, develop interpersonal connections, support STEM learning, and introduce students to an array of career possibilities. Such spaces can also promote powerful school/university/community partnerships in which teacher educators can support these enriching experiences for all stakeholders.
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