Ecosystem education in the outdoor learning: influence on the formation of value orientations towards regional flora

Abstract

 This article explores ways of learning in the fresh air as an alternative to the formation of value orientations to the regional flora. In addition to the formation of value orientations, outdoor learning: improves concentration, reduces stress and increases the learning motivation of students. Thus, our research, within the framework of the formation of value orientations, was carried out in the fresh air and was focused on practical work with the flora of the region. The authors investigated the value orientations in relation to the regional flora of 6th grade students. The acquired knowledge was measured by a qualitative method, in order to obtain better positively reliable results. This emphasizes the importance of outdoor education, which can contribute to the formation of value orientations to the regional flora, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the environment, the development of environmental literacy and the popularization of the science of biology, in general, and the lesson of biology, in particular. Such results can be useful for biology teachers and university educators, who can use such training to improve students' knowledge and attitudes towards regional flora. Also in this article, it is very important to further analyze the factors that contribute to or hinder the achievement of successful outdoor learning outcomes in order to maximize their potential effect.