Open Classroom in Natural Spaces: an Experience in the Ramón Álvarez Forest

Abstract

This paper shows the experience of bringing the natural spaces closer to the educational reality as a strategy to teach values in environmental education and conservation. This open classroom activity was developed by professors and students of the Chorotega regional center, of the Universidad de Costa Rica, in the Ramón Álvarez forest. Teachers and children from the different educational institutions of this region have participated in the project.

Keywords

• aula abierta
• educación ambiental
• áreas naturales
• instituciones educativas
• bosque conservación