“Let us learn outside!” Investigating outdoor learning perceptions and practices in the first year of school - Dataset

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The thesis stemming from this dataset explored the research question, ‘How is OL perceived, implemented and enhanced in the first year of school in Australia?’ It encompassed an in-depth investigation of OL in the first year of school through a methodological pairing of multiple case study and yearlong critical participatory action research (CPAR). This qualitative study was grounded in a participatory paradigm, underpinned by sociocultural theory. It involved two Australian primary schools (Case 1, Ironbark PS and Case 2, Melaleuca PS), with participants including teachers, school leaders, parents and students, and the lead researcher (L. Frances) as a co-participant. Data were generated through individual interviews, focus groups, document analysis and field observations. Data interpretation was recursive and dynamic, with NVivo supporting coding and reflexive thematic analysis.