Slow education, Sit Spot, and holistic well-being: A narrative case study in secondary science education.
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| Title: | Slow education, Sit Spot, and holistic well-being: A narrative case study in secondary science education. |
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| Authors: | Dean, Steph N.1 sndean@clemson.edu, Lane, Jim2, Bocko, Paul3, Gilbert, Andrew4, Jones, Devan A.5 |
| Source: | Interdisciplinary Journal of Environmental & Science Education. 2026, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p1-15. 15p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Outdoor education, *Reflective learning, *Science education, *Environmental education, *Student engagement, Well-being, Mindfulness |
| Abstract: | The demands of a test-dominant education system point towards the need for students to have opportunities for unhurried learning engagements, a movement known as slow education. The purpose of this study was to examine the long-term influence of Sit Spot--a recurrent, structured time to reflect outdoors--on students' holistic well-being. Using a narrative case study approach, we interviewed a secondary field ecology teacher and seven of his former students to understand the impact of high school Sit Spot experiences during a semesterlong science class. Three primary outcomes emerged: (1) enduring impact on the whole person, (2) engagement with affect, and (3) a connection and care for nature. There were also a variety of mediating factors that contributed towards the influence of Sit Spot on students' holistic well-being. The findings point towards the importance of intentionally slowing down and making space for mindfulness outdoors in a school science setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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