Susan Jane Waite

Affiliated researcher
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Sue Waite is a former Associate Professor in Outdoor Learning at the University of Plymouth in England and has been affiliated with Jönköping University for the last 6 years, working with valued colleagues there on research and development projects and collaborating on publications. She is passionately committed to exploring ways at local, national and international levels of improving access for all children to the enriching experience of Nature to promote both human and planetary wellbeing. She was delighted and proud to receive an honorary doctorate from Jönköping University in September 2021 in recognition of this work.

Article

Richardson, T., Waite, S., Askerlund, P., Almers, E., Hvit Lindstrand, S. (2023). How does nature support early language learning?: A systematic literature review. More information
Waite, S., Prince, H. (2022). Editorial: Child, place, and others: interactions that support outdoor learning Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 22(4), 275-277. More information
Askerlund, P., Almers, E., Tuvendal, M., Waite, S. (2022). Growing nature connection through greening schoolyards: preschool teachers’ response to ecosystem services innovations Education 3-13. More information
Lee, E. de Lannoy, L. Li, L. de Barros, M. Bentsen, P. Brussoni, M. , ... members p. (2022). Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors—Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19(1). More information
Almers, E., Askerlund, P., Samuelsson, T., Waite, S. (2021). Children’s preferences for schoolyard features and understanding of ecosystem service innovations – a study in five Swedish preschools Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 21(3), 230-246. More information
Edwards-Jones, A., Waite, S., Passy, R. (2018). Falling into LINE: school strategies for overcoming challenges associated with learning in natural environments (LINE) Education 3-13, 46(1), 49-63. More information
Waite, S., Goodenough, A. (2018). What is different about Forest School?: Creating a space for an alternative pedagogy in England Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 21(1), 25-44. More information

Book

Goodenough, A., Waite, S. (2020). Wellbeing from woodland: A critical exploration of links between trees and human health. More information

Book chapter

Waite, S., Askerlund, P. (2023). The evaluation. In: S. Waite & P. Askerlund (Ed.), Early language development in nature: Theoretical handbook (pp. 61 -125). Ljubljana: Center šolskih in obšolskih dejavnosti (CŠOD) More information
Waite, S., Husain, F., Scandone, B., Forsyth, E., Piggott, H. (2021). Moving towards Nature?: Exploring Progressive Pathways to Engage Children and Young People from Disadvantaged Backgrounds in Nature-based Activities. In: N. Carr, E. J. Stewart, M. Baker (Ed.), Leisure Activities in the Outdoors: Learning, Developing and Challenging (pp. 130 -144). More information
Waite, S., Hedges, C., Loynes, C. (2020). Research hubs: The theory-practice nexus. In: B. Humberstone & H. Prince (Ed.), Research methods in outdoor studies Abingdon: Routledge More information
Waite, S., Waters, P. (2020). Mobilising research methods: Sensory approaches to outdoor and experiential learning research. In: B. Humberstone & H. Prince (Ed.), Research methods in outdoor studies Abingdon: Routledge More information
Waite, S., Quay, J. (2019). In Place(s): dwelling on culture, materiality and affect. In: A. Cutter-Mackenzie, K. Malone, E. Barratt Hacking (Ed.), Research handbook on childhood nature: Assemblages of childhood and nature research Cham: Springer More information

Review

Waite, S. (2023). Teaching the primary curriculum outdoors. More information

Conference paper

Morgan, A., Waite, S. (2019). Getting naturally connected: Nurturing children’s affinity to Nature. Nurturing Affinity to Nature through Outdoor Learning (NANOL), Seminar 12 June 2019, Espoo, Finland. More information

Collections

(2023). Tidig språkutveckling i naturen: Praktisk handbok. Ljubljana: Center šolskih in obšolskih dejavnosti (CŠOD) More information
(2023). Early language development in nature: Practical handbook. Ljubljana: Center šolskih in obšolskih dejavnosti (CŠOD) More information
(2023). Early language development in nature: Theoretical handbook. Ljubljana: Center šolskih in obšolskih dejavnosti (CŠOD) More information
(2019). Outdoor learning research: Insight into forms and functions. Abingdon: Routledge More information