Abstract
My inquiry will explore how creating and playing music in the outdoors affects music education outcomes for students. In recent years, there has been an explosion of research indicating that moving certain school subjects outside, especially science and physical education, can boost student engagement and achievement in school. Moreover, outdoor learning can be used as a vehicle to promote learning in students with developmental disabilities and for incorporating Indigenous content into the curriculum. This inquiry will be presented as a paper and lesson plan, presenting evidence from the literature to substantiate claims concerning outdoor learning (the “why”) and showing how outdoor learning can be incorporated in a practical manner into the music and art classroom (the “how”).
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